The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (EFASAP) provides input on CDFA research, demonstration and incentive grant programs and serves as a public forum for developing evidence-based recommendations for achieving agricultural sustainability in California. Per the Food and Agriculture Code, the Secretaries of CDFA, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) appoint panel members, which include state agency representatives, producers, and subject matter experts.
CDFA's liaison to the panel is OARS Director Dr. Tawny Mata.
More information on the panel, its members, and meeting information can be found by following these links:
Biographies
Shanna Atherton (Member)
Previous Members
Julie Alvis
Jocelyn Bridson
Keali'i Bright
David Bunn
Scott Couch
Amanda Hansen
Tom Hedt
Dr. Louise E. Jackson
Luana Kiger
Brian Leahy
Daniel Mountjoy
Dr. Mark Nechodom
Greg Norris
Dr. Doug Parker
Dr. Ann Thrupp
Mike Tollstrup
Emily Wimberger