{"id":2755,"date":"2026-04-09T07:33:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/FREP\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2026-04-09T07:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:33:42","slug":"cdfa-announces-vacancies-on-fertilizer-inspection-advisory-board-technical-advisory-subcommittee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/FREP\/index.php\/cdfa-announces-vacancies-on-fertilizer-inspection-advisory-board-technical-advisory-subcommittee\/","title":{"rendered":"CDFA Announces Vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board\u2019s Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TASC serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing materials and irrigation water. TASC members advise on Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) activities. For FREP\u2019s annual grant program, members help set research priorities, then review and recommend research and outreach proposals to the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FREP is seeking subcommittee applicants with recognized technical, applied and scientific expertise in the fields of agronomy, soil science, plant science, irrigation, production agriculture or environmental issues who are passionate about research and outreach that support improved nutrient and irrigation management in California. The term of office for subcommittee members is three years, beginning on January 1, 2027. Members receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement of necessary travel expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals interested in being considered for appointment should complete the Prospective Member Application Packet available on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/ffldrs\/frep\/fiab-tasc.html?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIAB TASC webpage<\/a>\u00a0and email it to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:FREP@cdfa.ca.gov\">FREP@cdfa.ca.gov<\/a>\u00a0with a two-page resume or curriculum vitae. The application deadline is Friday, July 31, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FREP is funded through a mill assessment on the sale of fertilizing materials. FREP funds and facilitates research, education and demonstration projects to improve proper use of fertilizing materials and irrigation water in agriculture. The program serves researchers, growers, agricultural supply and service professionals, extension personnel, public agencies, consultants and the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information about FREP, please contact FREP staff at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FREP@cdfa.ca.gov\">FREP@cdfa.ca.gov<\/a>&nbsp; or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/ffldrs\/frep\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cdfa.ca.gov\/go\/frep<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board\u2019s Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). TASC serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing materials and irrigation water. TASC members advise on Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) activities. For FREP\u2019s annual grant program, members &hellip;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-y-md text-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/FREP\/index.php\/cdfa-announces-vacancies-on-fertilizer-inspection-advisory-board-technical-advisory-subcommittee\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" aria-label=\"Continue reading the blog post...\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1722,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[509],"tags":[272],"class_list":["post-2755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-technical-advisory-subcommittee","tag-fertilizer-research-funding"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9r16A-Ir","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":118,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/FREP\/index.php\/openings-in-the-california-fertilizer-technical-advisory-subcommittee-tasc\/","url_meta":{"origin":2755,"position":0},"title":"Openings in the California Fertilizer Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC)","author":"Brooke Elliot","date":"May 23, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program\u2019s (FREP) Technical Advisory Subcommittee. 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