The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking qualified applicants to apply for a seat on their Standardization Advisory Committee. The Committee is a 13‑member industry body that advises the CDFA on matters related to the Standardization Program, providing essential guidance on the standards, inspections and regulatory priorities affecting California’s fruit and vegetable commodities.
At this time, the committee only has four active members, leaving several commodity seats unrepresented. Current vacancies include:
- 1 Fresh Fruit Member (oranges, other citrus fruit, table grapes)
- 1 Other Fresh Fruit Member (other fresh fruit)
- 4 Fresh Vegetable Members (broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes)
- 2 Other Fresh Vegetable Members (other fresh vegetables)
- 1 Other Commodity Member (subject to standardization assessments)
Prospective members must have a financial interest in the commodity they represent, either personally or through their employer. The committee meets twice a year, and remote participation is available.
To apply, you much complete the Prospective Member Appointment Questionnaire (PMAQ), obtain a letter of recommendation from an industry associate and submit both documents to the CDFA, through either of the following methods:
By Mail:
Attn: Sarah Cardoni
CA Dept. of Food & Agriculture
2399 Gateway Oaks Dr., Suite 200
Sacramento, CA, 95833
Electronically: Attach files to an email and send to [email protected].
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