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.
