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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture Egg Safety and Quality Management, or ESQM, program is announcing two vacancies on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee, or SEAC.
SEAC makes recommendations to the Secretary of CDFA on all matters pertaining to quality standards for shell eggs, uniformity of inspection, adjustment of fees for administration and enforcement, and the annual budget.
ESQM monitors egg quality at production, wholesale, and retail levels. The goal is to provide California consumers with eggs that are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established quality, while maintaining fair and equitable marketing standards in the California egg industry.
• The first vacancy is for an industry member. The term of office for this vacancy is a limited term, expiring Oct. 16, 2020.
• The second vacancy is for an alternate member. The term of the office for this vacancy is a limited term, expiring Jan. 1, 2020.
The committee receives no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for per diem expenses, such as mileage, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. Individuals interested in being considered for the SEAC vacancy must be a registered egg handler or a representative of a registered egg handler in the state of California.
Individuals interested in being considered for the SEAC appointment should send a brief resume by June 19, 2019 to Anthony Herrera, Egg Quality Manager, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814.
Additional information is available on the Egg Safety and Quality Management program's web page at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/esgm.html . You may also contact Anthony Herrera, egg quality manager, at 916-900-5062.
SEAC makes recommendations to the Secretary of CDFA on all matters pertaining to quality standards for shell eggs, uniformity of inspection, adjustment of fees for administration and enforcement, and the annual budget.
ESQM monitors egg quality at production, wholesale, and retail levels. The goal is to provide California consumers with eggs that are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established quality, while maintaining fair and equitable marketing standards in the California egg industry.
• The first vacancy is for an industry member. The term of office for this vacancy is a limited term, expiring Oct. 16, 2020.
• The second vacancy is for an alternate member. The term of the office for this vacancy is a limited term, expiring Jan. 1, 2020.
The committee receives no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for per diem expenses, such as mileage, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. Individuals interested in being considered for the SEAC vacancy must be a registered egg handler or a representative of a registered egg handler in the state of California.
Individuals interested in being considered for the SEAC appointment should send a brief resume by June 19, 2019 to Anthony Herrera, Egg Quality Manager, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814.
Additional information is available on the Egg Safety and Quality Management program's web page at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/esgm.html . You may also contact Anthony Herrera, egg quality manager, at 916-900-5062.
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SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Friday that his legislation to enhance conservation on California’s more than 76,000 farms and ranches by offering incentives and technical assistance to those that adopt practices to help wildlife and the environment has cleared the Senate.
“California's agricultural and rural lands are critical to the sustainability and economic leadership of the state,” Sen. Dodd said. “This bill would help put farmers and ranchers on the leading edge of conservation while supporting their economic vitality. Ultimately, it would boost the land’s resiliency and production, allowing people and the environment to reap the benefits.”
California agriculture is a $54 billion industry that generates at least $100 billion in related economic activity. Farmland provides many benefits including preservation of open space and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and social benefits.
In recent years, especially during and after the drought, conservation practices have declined, driven in part by the rising cost of agricultural production, including water and energy costs.
Senate Bill 253, which passed the Senate late yesterday, would revitalize conservation, providing assistance to agricultural producers who want to voluntarily make wildlife-friendly improvements on their land.
The program would provide financial and technical assistance to create fish and wildlife habitat. It would provide added environmental benefits such as improved water quality, erosion control and conserved ground water.
Eligible land would include cropland, rangeland, pastureland and other farm or ranch lands.
Among the bill’s numerous supporters are The Nature Conservancy, Rural County Representatives of California and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts.
“SB 253 provides needed assistance for our farmers to address climate change and provide multiple conservation benefits through on-farm practices,” said Inyo County Supervisor Matt Kingsley, Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California. “We thank Sen. Dodd for his leadership on this issue.”
Dodd represents California’s Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Sen. Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd .
“California's agricultural and rural lands are critical to the sustainability and economic leadership of the state,” Sen. Dodd said. “This bill would help put farmers and ranchers on the leading edge of conservation while supporting their economic vitality. Ultimately, it would boost the land’s resiliency and production, allowing people and the environment to reap the benefits.”
California agriculture is a $54 billion industry that generates at least $100 billion in related economic activity. Farmland provides many benefits including preservation of open space and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and social benefits.
In recent years, especially during and after the drought, conservation practices have declined, driven in part by the rising cost of agricultural production, including water and energy costs.
Senate Bill 253, which passed the Senate late yesterday, would revitalize conservation, providing assistance to agricultural producers who want to voluntarily make wildlife-friendly improvements on their land.
The program would provide financial and technical assistance to create fish and wildlife habitat. It would provide added environmental benefits such as improved water quality, erosion control and conserved ground water.
Eligible land would include cropland, rangeland, pastureland and other farm or ranch lands.
Among the bill’s numerous supporters are The Nature Conservancy, Rural County Representatives of California and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts.
“SB 253 provides needed assistance for our farmers to address climate change and provide multiple conservation benefits through on-farm practices,” said Inyo County Supervisor Matt Kingsley, Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California. “We thank Sen. Dodd for his leadership on this issue.”
Dodd represents California’s Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Sen. Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd .
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