Appointment of John C. Howard, Jr., as a Member of the National Commission on Agricultural Policy

The President today announced his intention to appoint John C. Howard, Jr., to be a member of the National Commission on Agricultural Policy. This is a new position.

Since 1962 Mr. Howard has been the owner-manager of J.C. Howard Farms and J.C. Howard Grain Co. in Deep Run, NC. He is currently serving on the North Carolina Board of Agriculture.

Mr. Howard graduated from North Carolina State University (B.S., 1962). He was born May 29, 1941, in Lenoir, NC. He is married, has four children, and resides in Deep Run, NC.