The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill seats for eight members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2024. Nomination applications are due April 1. Appointed members will serve three-year terms beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and ending Oct. 31, 2027.
The Hass Avocado Board is seeking nominees for:
Four domestic producers:
- Two producer members.
- Two producer alternate members.
Four importers:
- Two importer members.
- Two alternate importer members.
Nominees may seek nomination to the board for all open seats for which they are eligible.
The current 12-member board includes seven producer members, two importer members, and three producer or importer members who serve in swing seats. Each member has an alternate More information about the board is available on the Hass Avocado Board webpage on the AMS website.
For more information:
Emiliano Escobedo
Hass Avocado Board
Tel: (949) 341-3250
[email protected]
www.hassavocadoboard.com
Kelly M. Robertson
USDA
Tel: (202) 720-8085
[email protected]