CFDA announces two openings on Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pest Exclusion Branch is accepting applicants for two midterm vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board.

The board advises CDFA and makes recommendations on matters including, but not limited to, industrial hemp law and regulations, enforcement, annual budgets, and the setting of an assessment rate. The term of office for board members is three years. Members meet at least once per year but may meet more frequently if needed.

Members receive no compensation but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.

The Industrial Hemp Advisory Board makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to industrial hemp law and regulations, enforcement, annual budgets, and the setting of an assessment rate required to accomplish the purposes of the California Industrial Hemp Law.

The current vacancies on the board are for one registered cultivator of industrial hemp and for one representative of the Hemp Industries Association or its successor industry association.

Successful candidates will be appointed to serve the remainder of terms that expire on May 31, 2023.

Application deadline is Nov. 30. Individuals interested in being considered for this board appointment should send a letter of interest and a brief resumé to the attention of Michelle Phillips by e-mail to industrialhemp@cdfa.ca.gov or by mail to California Department of Food and

Agriculture Pest Exclusion Branch, 1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814.

For additional information, visit the Industrial Hemp Program webpage at: https://www.cdfa. ca.gov/plant/industrialhemp/, contact the Nursery, Seed and Cotton Program at (916) 6540435, or send an email to industrialhemp@cdfa. ca.gov.