CDFA FARM EQUITY OFFICE ANNOUNCES VACANCY FOR SMALL-SCALE PRODUCER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Application Period Open

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SACRAMENTO, January 3, 2024 – CDFA is announcing a single vacancy for a producer-member on its Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee. The application period is currently open and will close on January 17, 2024. 

The committee advises the CDFA Secretary and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on matters pertaining to small and medium-scale producers related to programs, research, technology, workforce development, technical assistance, and equity issues. 

Interested small-scale producers can apply through these links:  English  Español

Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers are encouraged to apply.

The committee is comprised of: five small-scale producers; one member from a California Native American tribe; one member from an urban agricultural organization; one member of a non-profit representing or serving small-scale producers; one member representing academia; and one technical assistance provider. 

The committee meets on a quarterly basis. Appointments are for four-year terms. Committee members receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while attending committee meetings. 

More information on the committee can be found here: CDFA - Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee

Questions concerning the Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee, can be directed to farm_equity@cdfa.ca.gov  

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