The notice is among USDA's efforts to remove barriers to service for tribal governments, citizens, and tribal nations USDA encourages nominations from federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, tribal organizations that are arms and instrumentalities of tribes or democratically elected by their community, or national or regional organizations with expertise in tribal food and agriculture issues. The nomination period will be open through August 14, 2023. Specific information and nomination instructions are available in the Federal Register.