There are currently three vacancies on the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Avocado Inspection Committee. The role of the AIP is to provide guidance to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the California avocado inspection program, which ensures the fruit meets product size requirements, has minimal defects, has an appropriate package count and meets established standards.
The current vacancies include:
- 1 Alternate Handler Member
- 1 Grower Member
- 1 Alternate Grower Member
The term of office is two years. Committee members do not receive compensation, but can receive payment for travel expenses. Interested parties should complete the prospective member questionnaire and submit it to Kristi Garcia via mail or email as noted below.
Kristi Garcia
CA Department of Food & Agriculture
Inspection & Compliance Branch
Branch Committee Analyst
Kristi.Garcia@cdfa.ca.gov