The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing a vacancy on the Avocado Inspection Committee (AIC).
The AIC advises the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the California Avocado Inspection Program. This program protects the consumer and industry by providing uniform inspections of avocados, ensuring that the product meets size requirements, contains minimal defects and has an appropriate package count. The program also ensures that avocados purchased by consumers have met standards established by the industry to provide a quality product in the marketplace.
There is one active handler of avocados vacancy. The term of office for committee members is two years. While members do not receive compensation, they are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment should complete the Prospective Member Appointment Questionnaire (PMAQ) available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/i_&_c/pdfs/CAIC-PMAQ.pdf, and obtain a letter of recommendation from an industry member. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent to Sarah Cardoni, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 ‘N’ Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or via email to Sarah.Cardoni@cdfa.ca.gov.
For further information on the AIC and vacancies, please contact Sam Santander at (760) 743-4712 or Samuel.Santander@cdfa.ca.gov.
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