USDA is seeking public comment and input on these new initiatives through midnight (EST) on Nov. 1, 2021. Growers looking to provide input should look for the Federal Register, Docket ID USDA-2021-0010. USDA is specifically seeking input on:

  • Current state of climate-smart commodity markets
  • Systems for quantification
  • Options and criteria for evaluation
  • Use of information collected
  • Potential protocols
  • Options for review and verification
  • Inclusion of historically underserved communities