Schedule of meetings for the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC)
The Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC), an independent advisory body created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, has announced its upcoming meeting on August 27-28, 2025. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual attendance.
This meeting, organised by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Federal Advisory Committee system, will focus on providing advice and guidance to the EPA on issues affecting farm, ranch, and rural communities, including environmental, agricultural, and regulatory topics. However, the specific topics for this session have not been disclosed at this time.
The agenda for the FRRCC meeting, as well as the location details for in-person attendance or hybrid participation, are not yet available. Typically, such information is provided in the official notices for these meetings, which can be found on the EPA's advisory committee webpages or by contacting the EPA directly.
It is worth noting that the opinions and views expressed by the FRRCC members do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. EPA. The FRRCC is responsible for the information, reports, and recommendations found on its website, which are the products of the FRRCC members.
For those interested in accessing FRRCC meeting materials prior to 2015, contact Venus Welch-White, DFO for FRRCC. The FRRCC meeting materials from May 2016, October 2015, September 2020, January 2023, July 2023, January 2024, and November 2021 are already available on the FRRCC's website. Additionally, meeting materials from November 2020 and January 2015 are also accessible.
In the past, the FRRCC has held meetings in various locations, including Washington, D.C., Fort Collins, CO, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The specific locations for previous meetings can be found in the meeting materials available on the FRRCC's website.
For the most current and detailed agenda, along with exact location (if any physical venue), checking the EPA’s Federal Advisory Committee webpage or contacting the EPA directly closer to the meeting date is advisable.
- The FRRCC meeting, taking place on August 27-28, 2025, is expected to delve into policy-and-legislation matters, as well as general-news topics affecting farm, ranch, and rural communities, given its focus on providing advice on environmental, agricultural, and regulatory issues.
- As the meeting approaches, interested individuals may find updates on the specific agenda, location details, and registration procedures for the hybrid event on the EPA's Federal Advisory Committee webpages or by directly contacting the Environmental Protection Agency.
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