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SACRAMENTO – The Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee, or CFMAC, is seeking to fill vacancies.
The CFMAC advises the Secretary on current issues concerning legislation, regulations, enforcement and administrative policies and procedures pertaining to the direct marketing of agriculture products at certified farmers’ markets, or CFMs.
California has more than 2,500 certified agricultural producers participating in approximately 750 CFMs within the state.
Vacancies include: two producers or representatives of agricultural organizations that represent producers; five alternate producers or representatives of agricultural organizations that represent producers; two alternate CFM operators or representatives of the operator; and one public member.
The term of office for committee members is up to two years. 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.
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment should complete the prospective member appointment questionnaire and attain a letter of recommendation from industry.
Nominations will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications should be sent to Thomas Osborn, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 ‘N’ Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or via e-mail toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
For further information on the California CFM Program and committee vacancies, please contact Maria Tenorio Alfred at 916-900-5030.
The CFMAC advises the Secretary on current issues concerning legislation, regulations, enforcement and administrative policies and procedures pertaining to the direct marketing of agriculture products at certified farmers’ markets, or CFMs.
California has more than 2,500 certified agricultural producers participating in approximately 750 CFMs within the state.
Vacancies include: two producers or representatives of agricultural organizations that represent producers; five alternate producers or representatives of agricultural organizations that represent producers; two alternate CFM operators or representatives of the operator; and one public member.
The term of office for committee members is up to two years. 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.
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment should complete the prospective member appointment questionnaire and attain a letter of recommendation from industry.
Nominations will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications should be sent to Thomas Osborn, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 ‘N’ Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or via e-mail to
For further information on the California CFM Program and committee vacancies, please contact Maria Tenorio Alfred at 916-900-5030.
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38 attorneys general call on Congress to incorporate cannabis-related businesses into banking system
“This is simple: not incorporating an $8.3 billion industry into our banking system is hurting our public safety and economy,” said Attorney General Becerra. “When it comes to the cannabis industry, California has made clear that it is moving forward and our nation should do the same. The SAFE Banking Act would reward taxpayers and small and local licensed businesses who play by the rules. We urge Congress to pass legislation to meet the demands of our growing economy.”
California along with 32 states and several U.S. territories have legalized the medical use of marijuana.
However, because the federal government classifies cannabis as an illegal substance, banks providing services to state-licensed cannabis businesses can be subject to criminal and civil liability.
In their comment letter, the attorneys general argue that under existing law, federal regulators are forcing legal businesses to operate as cash-only operations, which poses serious safety threats, creating targets for violent and white-collar crime.
Additionally, law enforcement is less able to track potential financial crimes, and it is more difficult for businesses to pay – and for the state to collect – tax deposits. The SAFE Banking Act permits cannabis businesses to access the federal banking system.
In filing Wednesday’s letter Attorney General Becerra joined the Attorney Generals of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, the Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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