The USDA says it is accepting nominees to the Hass Avocado Board, seeking to fill seats for six members for three-year terms beginning Nov. 1.
The nomination period ends April 1.
The Hass Avocado Board is a research and promotion program that provides the avocado industry with consolidated supply and market data, conducts nutrition research, educates health professionals and brings people together from all corners of the industry to collectively work toward increasing the consumption of hass avocados in the U.S.
The current 12-member board includes seven producer members, two importer members, and three producer or importer members who serve in swing seats, according to a news release. Each member has an alternate.
The Hass Avocado Board is seeking nominees for the following seats:
- Four domestic producers — two producer members and their alternates.
- Two importers — one importer member and its alternate.
Nominees may seek nomination to the board for all open seats for which they are eligible, the release said.
Applications are available at hassavocadoboard.com or by contacting Hass Avocado Board Executive Director Emiliano Escobedo at 949-341-3250 or ee@hassavocadoboard.com or USDA marketing specialist Kelly Robertson at 202-720-8085 or kellym.robertson@usda.gov.
