The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) advises USAID on agriculture and higher education issues pertinent to food insecurity in developing countries. The President appoints members, who primarily represent the academic community. BIFAD was established by Title XII of the Foreign Assistance Act. The Board and Title XII recognize the critical role of U.S. land-grant institutions in agricultural development, domestically and abroad, and support their representation in USAID development programs.
BOARD MEMBERS
- Dr. Brady Deaton, BIFAD Chair & Chancellor, University of Missouri
- Catherine Bertini, Professor, Syracuse University
- Dr. Waded Cruzado, President, Montana State University-Bozeman
- Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor, Purdue University
- Jo Luck, Past President, Heifer International
- Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor, North Carolina A&T State University
- Marty McVey, President, McVey & Associates LLC
The next BIFAD public meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in Des Moines, Iowa. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual World Food Prize Symposium. If you have any questions, please contact the BIFAD Executive Director, Susan Owens, at sowens@usaid.gov or 202-712-0218.
Last updated: June 03, 2013
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