STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SCHEDULES JUNE MEETING

SACRAMENTO, June 16, 2000-California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary William (Bill) J. Lyons, Jr. announces the next meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. The State Board will meet on Wednesday, June 28, 2000, between 9 A.M. and 1 P.M., at the CDFA Auditorium, 1220 “N” Street, Sacramento. The agenda for the Board includes updates on efforts to fight the glassy-winged sharpshooter, the olive fruit fly and the red imported fire ant.

The State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the Governor and the Secretary of Food and Agriculture on agricultural issues and consumer needs. In the past, the Board has hosted forums that brought together local, state, and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. The Board’s fifteen members are appointed by the Governor, and are selected to represent a broad range of agricultural commodities, geographical regions, and both the University of California and the California State University academic systems. Members serve four-year terms without pay. There are no term limits and appointments do not require Senate confirmation.

All State Board of Food and Agriculture meetings are open to the media and the general public. For more information about the State Board, please contact CDFA’s Office of Public Affairs at 916/654-0462 or Vanessa S. Arellano, Executive Director of the State Board of Food and Agriculture at 916/653-7643.

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