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California Animal Health Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Board of Directors

Advises the University of California, Davis and CDFA on all aspects of CAHFS operations.

Cattle Health Advisory Task Force

Consults wilt the Secretary of CDFA on the control and management of cattle health diseases. Evaluating the effectiveness of programs established pursuant to FAC § 10610 Chapter 4 (Cattle Disease Control).

Equine Health Advisory Committee Taskforce

Advises the Secretary of CDFA and State Veterinarian on policy and regulatory actions related to equine health, but also serves as a conduit to rapidly disseminate disease related issues to the equine industry.

Equine Medical Monitoring Program (EMMP) Advisory Committee

Addresses the Secretary of CDFA of the concerns with the program, budgetary matters, and equine industry.

Livestock Identification Advisory Board

Advises the Secretary of CDFA on Bureau activities, enforcement, and budgetary matters.

Milk Inspection Advisory Committee

Advises the Department on the administration of all provisions in Chapter 4 (Inspection Services) of Division 15 of the California Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) regarding inspection of dairy farms and milk products plants.

Rendering Industry Advisory Board

Advises the Secretary of CDFA on licensing matters, regulations, procedures for employment, training, compensation of personnel, licensing fees, penalties, and budgetary matters.

Shell Egg Advisory Committee

Advises the Secretary of CDFA on program activities, enforcement, budgetary matters, adjustment of fees, and all matters pertaining to standards for shell egg.

Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) was created under the authority of the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) exclusively to represent and further the interest of the commercial feed industry as intended to serve the public interest. The Board shall be advisory to the Secretary and may make recommendations on all matters pertaining to FAC Div. 7, Ch. 6, including, but not limited to, the inspection and enforcement program, annual budget, necessary fees to provide adequate inspection services, and regulations required to accomplish the purposes of the chapter. The Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the CDFA Feed Program and allocates responsibility of day-to-day operations to the Program staff. The Board may give advice and make recommendations concerning topics such as assessment fees, enforcement and legal services, the annual budget, and the adoption of new or amended feed laws and regulations, among others.

Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) established the Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC) to advise the FIAB on animal food nutrition, safety, and efficacy data review of new and unapproved feed ingredients, research project oversight, and other issues that will affect the Commercial Feed Regulatory Program, Livestock Drug Program, and Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) Program. Members must demonstrate technical, applied, and scientific expertise in the fields of toxicology, pathology, and ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition, as well as possess general knowledge of the California feed industry.

Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

The Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (Board) was created under the authority of the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to promote the distribution of effective and safe fertilizing materials essential for the production of food and fiber and to ensure that consumers receive fertilizing materials that are safe and effective, and that meet the quality guaranteed by the manufacturer. The Board shall be advisory to the Secretary and may make recommendations on all matters pertaining to FAC Div. 7, Ch. 5, including, but not limited to, the inspection and enforcement program, annual budget, necessary fees to provide adequate inspection services, and regulations required to accomplish the purposes of the chapter. The Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the CDFA Fertilizing materials Inspection Program and allocates responsibility of day-to-day operations to the Program staff. The Board may give advice and make recommendations concerning topics such as assessment fees, enforcement and legal services, the annual budget, and the adoption of new or amended feed laws and regulations, among others.

Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) is a statutory body that is advisory to the CDFA secretary on matters pertaining to fertilizer issues, including FREP activities. The FIAB established the Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC) to advise the FIAB on matters related to the funding of FREP projects. The TASC serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning plant nutrition and on environmental effects related to fertilizing materials use. TASC assists in setting research priorities, reviews research proposals, and makes recommendations on projects for funding.

California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, And Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board (IAB)

"The California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board (IAB) was established in 1988 to promote production of high quality tree and grapevine nursery stock.

The Mission of the IAB is to enable production of the highest possible quality grapevine and deciduous fruit and ornamental nursery stock and to help develop and promote consumer education."

Seed Advisory Board

The Seed Advisory Board is advisory to the Secretary of Food and Agriculture, and makes recommendations on all matters pertaining to California Seed Law and seed inspection regulations, the enforcement program, and the program's budget (including the State Seed Laboratory).

Nursery Advisory Board

The Nursery Advisory Board (NAB) shall be advisory to the secretary and may make recommendations on all matters pertaining to the portions of this code relating to nurseries and nursery stock.

The mission of the NAB is to grow and maintain a strong relationship between CDFA and the nursery industry in order to secure the industry's future.

Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

The Board advises CDFA and makes recommendations on matters including, but not limited to, industrial hemp law and regulations, enforcement, annual budgets, and the setting of an assessment rate.

Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board (PD/GWSS Board)

The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is composed of 14 representatives from the winegrape industry and one public member. It provides recommendations to the Secretary on the use of funds collected under the PD/GWSS winegrape assessment. The focus of Board funds is on research to find solutions to Pierce’s disease but under certain conditions the Board is also able to fund research and outreach on other designated pests and diseases of winegrapes. The Board has designated the following additional pests and diseases: brown marmorated stink bug, European grapevine moth, grapevine fanleaf disease, grapevine leafroll disease, grapevine red blotch disease, mealybug pests of winegrapes, and spotted lanternfly.

California Invasive Species Advisory Committee

The CISAC was created by the Invasive Species Council of California to advise the Council and develop recommentdations. The CISAC provides its advice based upon input from and cooperation with other stakeholders and existing organizations addressing invasive species issues.

Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee

VPCRAC research projects investigate effective and economical alternative materials for the control of vertebrate pests. To solicit and consider research proposals for alternative humane methods of control, and continue the state's current vertebrate pest control product registrations until such time as effective alternative products are available. This research is for the development of scientific data required to maintain CDFA's rodenticide registrations. VPCRAC cooperates with the US Department of Agriculture in funding research programs to maintain, develop, and register vertebrate pest control materials used in California.

California Cotton Pest Control Board

Directs the Pink Bollworm (PBW) Program in monitoring and controlling the pink bollworm in accordance with the USDA Area Wide PBW Eradication Program. Utilizes IPM strategies including, area wide trap monitoring, pheromone rope mating disruption, sterile insect technique areial release, Bt cotton, cotton plow down restrictions, etc.

Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board

Directs the Beet Curly Top Virus Control (BCTVC) Program in monitoring and controlling the spread of Beet Curly Top Virus which infects several ground crops including tomatoes, peppers, melons, beans, cucumbers, squash, and others by its only known vector, the beet leafhopper.

Apiary Board

The Apiary Board is an advisory board to CDFA on all matters related to the beekeeping industry. The Apiary Board may make recommendations on all matters affecting the activities of the Department in relation to the beekeeping industry, including an annual review of the Department's apiary program.

Standardization Advisory Committee

Advise the Secretary of CDFA on all matters pertaining to the implementation and enforcement of Standardization.

California Organic Products Advisory Committee

Advise the Secretary of CDFA on all matters relating to the California Organic Foods Act of 1990 (AB2012 – Chapter 1262).

Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee

To confer with administrators and staff of the Shipping Point Inspection Program relative to the conduct of this program and make recommendations to the Secretary of CDFA concerning the inspection and certification services rendered, including the annual budget and fees necessary to provide these services.

Certified Farmers' Market Advisory Committee

Advise the Secretary on all matters pertaining to the direct marketing of agricultural products at Certified Farmers’ Markets, with the primary goal of ensuring the integrity of Certified Farmers’ Markets.

Avocado Inspection Advisory Committee

Advise the Secretary of CDFA on all matters pertaining to avocado inspection and certification services.

California Citrus Advisory Committee

Oversees the implementation of the inspection program and crop and acreage survey work preformed through the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The Committee also makes recommendations to the Secretary of CDFA on matters pertaining to their industry.

BIPOC Producer Advisory Committee

The California BIPOC Farmer Advisory committee shall advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to the implementation of the Farmer Equity Act, and recommendations contained within the Farmer Equity Report, including but not limited to all efforts to ensure socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers are better served through CDFA’s programs, policies and communications.

Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee

The California Small-Scale Farmer Advisory Committee shall advise the Secretary and State Board on matters pertaining to small-scale and medium scale producers in California and programs, research, technology, workforce development practices and equity issues that will ensure a platform for small-scale producers to advise on CDFA programs, resources, technical assistance and communication.

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