June 25, 2007

ISSUE 1172

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

USDA announced June 19 that Secretary Mike Johanns has decided to re-establish the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee for two more years with new members. USDA is accepting nominations of individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee. Nominations are due by July 19.

Additional information and nomination instructions are available at http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/Industry_ Committee.htm. FFVA President Mike Stuart is a current committee member.

FOUNDATION RENAMED TO REFLECT SPECIALTY CROP FOCUS

INDIANA SELECTED TO TEST PILOT FLEX PROGRAM

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OJ TAX INCREASES, PRE-HARVEST INSPECTIONS MAY BE DROPPED

WEDGWORTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR CLASS VII

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS WEDGWORTH

FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN SELECTS FOUNDERS’ AWARD WINNER