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Source: USDA, 3/1/21
The
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking three nominees for the
Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Seats open for nominees are two western region
producers and one eastern region producer. USDA will appoint members to serve
three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The board conducts an industry
election to choose nominees to be considered for appointment by USDA. For
applications, contact Christmas Tree Promotion Board Executive Director Marsha
Gray at (800) 985-0773 or marsha@christmastreepromotionboard.org. You
may also contact USDA Marketing Specialist Sue Coleman at (202) 378-2569 or Sue.Coleman@usda.gov. The Christmas Tree Promotion Board
is industry-funded and supports the national research, marketing and promotion
of Christmas trees. The board is composed of 12 members including 11 producers
from the western, central and eastern regions of the United States and one
importer member. More information about the board is available on the
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Christmas Tree Promotion Board webpage and on the board’s website, christmastreepromotionboard.org. AMS policy is that the diversity of
the board should reflect the diversity of their industries in experience of
members, methods of production and distribution, marketing strategies, and
other distinguishing factors that will bring different perspectives and ideas
to the table. When submitting nominations, the industry must consider the
diversity of the population served and the knowledge, skills, and abilities of
the members to serve a diverse population. Since 1966, Congress has authorized industry-funded research and promotion boards to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight to 22 boards. The oversight ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity and is paid for by industry assessments.
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