Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) was created in 1985 to advise the Commission on issues involving the trading of agricultural commodity futures and options and facilitate communications between the CFTC, the agricultural community, and agriculture-related organizations.

Chairman Michael S. Selig serves as the sponsor for the Agricultural Advisory Committee. Emma Johnston serves as the AAC Designated Federal Officer.

Committee Charter (PDF)

Press Releases

Date Press Releases
ICYMI: Members of the CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee Join Chairman Selig in Washington at First Meeting of 2026
Chairman Selig Announces Agenda for July 29 Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington
Chairman Selig Announces CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Meet July 29 in Washington
CFTC Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee Members
Chairman Selig to Sponsor the CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee

Meetings

Date Meeting Details

Meeting to discuss topics related to access to capital and risk management tools for agricultural end users, 24/7 trading, and newer, innovative markets, here.

Meeting to discuss topics related to the agricultural economy and recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets, here.

Meeting to discuss topics related to the agricultural economy, including geopolitical and sustainability issues, as well as recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets, here.

Meeting to discuss topics related to the agricultural economy, including geopolitical and sustainability issues, as well as recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets. Full details, including agenda, here.

Meeting to discuss topics related to the agricultural economy—including geopolitical and sustainability issues, as well as recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets. Full details, including agenda, here.