Nominees sought for Citrus Administrative Committee
The USDA is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee.
The committee is also accepting nominations for a public member and alternate, according to a new release.
Nominations will be accepted through April 16. Voting will take place April 23 at a nomination meeting via Zoom.
Eligible nominees for the grower member positions include:
- Producers of citrus fruit for the fresh market.
- Producers who also ship or are employees of shippers.
At least one grower member nominee and related alternate must be affiliated with a bona fide cooperative marketing organization, the release said. The public member and alternate may not have a financial interest in the citrus industry. The appointed members will serve a two-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2024.
To submit a nomination or for meeting information, contact the Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Peter Chaires at 321-214-5252 or peter@citrusadministrativecommittee.org, or contact USDA marketing specialist Jen Varela at 863-324-3375 or Jennie.Varela@usda.gov.
