LP-87 Nominations for Appointment to the National Sheep Improv

OMB NO. 0581-0093

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL SHEEP INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT CENTER BOARD

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STATE

Pursuant to the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996, the following names of sheep or goat producers are submitted as nominees to the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board (Board) from the indicated State.

NAMES(S) OF NOMINEE(S)

_{(List name(s) for each allotted position on the Board)}

IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED, USE ADDITIONAL FORMS.

A COMPLETED BACKGROUND INFORMATION SHEET SIGNED BY EACH NOMINEE MUST BE ATTACHED.

_{3. IDENTIFICATION OF PERSON AND ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION SUBMITTING THESE NOMINATIONS}

A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION	C. NAME AND TITLE (PRINT OR TYPE)
	D. EMAIL ADDRESS (name@provider.com)
B. TELEPHONE NO. WITH AREA CODE	E. SIGNATURE	DATE

RETURN FORMS TO: Research and Promotion Division

Livestock and Poultry Program, AMS, USDA

Street

City, State, and Zip

_{FAX: (202) 720-1125}

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LP-87 (Expiration Date XX/XX/XXXX)