Five members have been appointed to serve on the Mushroom Council, the USDA says.
Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms beginning immediately through Dec. 31, 2026, according to a news release.
One of the appointees for Region 1 will serve a two-year term beginning immediately and expiring on Dec. 31, 2025, and one of the appointees for Region 2 will serve a one-year term beginning immediately and expiring on Dec. 31, 2024, the release said.
Members appointed include:
- Region 1 — Pat Jurgensmeyer, Miami, Okla.
- Region 1 — Tom Christensen, Gonzales, Texas (two-year term)
- Region 2 — Tina Ellor, Kennett Square, Penn.
- Region 2 — Laura Matar, Toughkenamon, Penn. (one-year term)
- Region 4 — Kelly Hale, Ontario.
The nine-member council comprises eight domestic growers and one importer, the release said. The members represent four regions: three domestic growers are from states other than California and Pennsylvania (Region 1), four domestic growers are from Pennsylvania (Region 2), one domestic grower is from California (Region 3) and one importer who represents all importers (Region 4). Council members are nominated by their peers and are appointed by the secretary of agriculture.
More information about the council, including a roster of members, is available on the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Mushroom Council webpage and at mushroomcouncil.com.
