Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced the appointment of 148 members to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs). IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton was named to the ATAC for Trade in Animals and Animal Products, along with Mark Davis of Davisco Foods International, Inc., and Neal Schuman of Arthur Schuman, Inc., both IDFA member companies.

"The input and advice these individuals will provide in the coming years will be indispensible in helping to identify and capitalize on new and emerging trade opportunities," said Kirk.

Read the news release with a a complete list of committee members.