I'm researching USDA advisory committees. For the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers, what is its primary role and how does it provide recommendations to the USDA Secretary? Then, for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, what is the maximum number of appointed members, and what three types of entities or individuals are represented on the committee?
Navigate to the 'Advisory Committees' page on outreach.usda.gov. Click on the 'Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers' link. Locate the 'Current Charter' section and identify the committee's primary purpose and method for formulating recommendations. Go back to the 'Advisory Committees' page. Click on the 'Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers' link. Locate the 'Membership' section and identify the maximum number of members and at least three types of represented entities or persons. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise answer.
State that the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers advises the USDA on action-oriented strategies that maximize minority participation in USDA's programs and services. State that the ACMF hosts public meetings during which members, through public discourse, formulate recommendations for the USDA Secretary’s consideration. State that the USDA Secretary may appoint up to 20 members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. List at least three of the following types of representatives for the ACBFR: state beginning farming programs, commercial lenders, private nonprofit organizations, community colleges, other higher education institutions, other entities/persons providing lending or technical assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Regular Government Employees), Farm Service Agency (Regular Government Employees).