USDA sets referendum date for Florida tomato marketing order
A referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for Florida tomatoes is set from May 11 through June 1.
The proposed amendments would reduce the membership of the Florida Tomato Committee from 12 to 10, extend the length of the terms of office for members and alternates from one to two years, and reduce the quorum requirements from eight to six, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release.
The USDA said the proposed amendments will become effective if approved by two-thirds of the growers voting in the referendum or by those representing at least two-thirds of the volume of tomatoes grown by those voting in the referendum.
Eligible growers who have not received a ballot may request one by calling (863) 324–3375, according to the USDA.
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