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UKIAH, Calif. – Stewardship Council recently announced that Sarah Billig, stewardship director for the Mendocino and Humboldt Redwood Cos., was elected to its US Board of Directors.
FSC is an independent, nonprofit organization that protects forests for future generations. It is a membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified.
Billig will serve in the board’s Economic Chamber and work closely with FSC US staff to develop strategy, review and approve national forest management standards and policies, ensure effective financial oversight of the organization, and oversee the chief executive.
As the stewardship director for the Mendocino Family of Companies, Billig manages the organization’s FSC forest management certificates for more than 530,000 acres of forests, including a group certificate of external landowners.
She manages the FSC chain-of-custody certification for two sawmills, three distribution centers, and four treated-wood plants. In addition to these duties, Billig also manages the companies’ forest inventory and information systems.
“In this new board role, my first priority will be to build consumer awareness and market demand for wood products,” said Billig. “All of the rigorous standards and protections of FSC require strong market demand for FSC-certified products to be effective and I’m committed to making sure consumers understand the benefits of the certification.”
Billig’s three-year term begins on Sept. 1, 2018.
FSC is an independent, nonprofit organization that protects forests for future generations. It is a membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified.
Billig will serve in the board’s Economic Chamber and work closely with FSC US staff to develop strategy, review and approve national forest management standards and policies, ensure effective financial oversight of the organization, and oversee the chief executive.
As the stewardship director for the Mendocino Family of Companies, Billig manages the organization’s FSC forest management certificates for more than 530,000 acres of forests, including a group certificate of external landowners.
She manages the FSC chain-of-custody certification for two sawmills, three distribution centers, and four treated-wood plants. In addition to these duties, Billig also manages the companies’ forest inventory and information systems.
“In this new board role, my first priority will be to build consumer awareness and market demand for wood products,” said Billig. “All of the rigorous standards and protections of FSC require strong market demand for FSC-certified products to be effective and I’m committed to making sure consumers understand the benefits of the certification.”
Billig’s three-year term begins on Sept. 1, 2018.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
SACRAMENTO – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear from agricultural stakeholders on key issues related to farming and ranching at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2.
The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento.
“As we approach the end of the year, it’s appropriate to hear from some key stakeholders on issues of importance to the state’s farming and ranching community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross.
Invited speakers include: Tom Nassif, Western Growers; Jamie Johansson, California Farm Bureau Federation; and Jeanne Merrill, California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN). The board will also hear from CDFA officials, including: Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary; Rachael O’Brien, Deputy Secretary for Legislation; Crystal Myers, Office of Grants Administration and Thea Rittenhouse, CDFA’s Farmer Equity Advisor.
Among the departmental updates will be an overview of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, a follow-up discussion about the recent Global Climate Action Summit, and an introduction of CDFA’s Farmer Equity Advisor.
California is the largest agricultural producer and exporter in the nation with 77,100 farmers operating on more than 25 million acres. Last month, the United States Department of Food and Agriculture reported that California’s farmers and ranchers received more than $50.1 billion in cash receipts for 2017, representing approximately 13 percent of national production.
“Farmers are impacted by a lot of issues at the local, state and federal level,” said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “But I cannot think of a better place to farm – our state remains at the forefront of innovation as we face challenges related to water, immigration, trade and agricultural pests and disease. We are innovative because California’s farmers and ranchers are dedicated to doing what is right and committed to finding workable solutions.”
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture.
All meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcome.
Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard.
The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento.
“As we approach the end of the year, it’s appropriate to hear from some key stakeholders on issues of importance to the state’s farming and ranching community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross.
Invited speakers include: Tom Nassif, Western Growers; Jamie Johansson, California Farm Bureau Federation; and Jeanne Merrill, California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN). The board will also hear from CDFA officials, including: Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary; Rachael O’Brien, Deputy Secretary for Legislation; Crystal Myers, Office of Grants Administration and Thea Rittenhouse, CDFA’s Farmer Equity Advisor.
Among the departmental updates will be an overview of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, a follow-up discussion about the recent Global Climate Action Summit, and an introduction of CDFA’s Farmer Equity Advisor.
California is the largest agricultural producer and exporter in the nation with 77,100 farmers operating on more than 25 million acres. Last month, the United States Department of Food and Agriculture reported that California’s farmers and ranchers received more than $50.1 billion in cash receipts for 2017, representing approximately 13 percent of national production.
“Farmers are impacted by a lot of issues at the local, state and federal level,” said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “But I cannot think of a better place to farm – our state remains at the forefront of innovation as we face challenges related to water, immigration, trade and agricultural pests and disease. We are innovative because California’s farmers and ranchers are dedicated to doing what is right and committed to finding workable solutions.”
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture.
All meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcome.
Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
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