The American Pecan Council will host its second meeting Feb. 21-23, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. The meeting precedes the Southeastern Pecan Growers Association convention in Biloxi Feb. 24-25.
The meeting is open to the public. Members of the public who wish to participate and individuals who wish to arrange for special accommodations should contact Chris Nissen or Jennie Varela at (863) 324-3375 or Christian.nissen@ams.usda.gov or jennie.varela@ams.usda.gov. The meeting agenda will be available at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/moa/986-pecans.
More information about the Pecan Council, including the full roster of members is available at on the 986 Pecans page of the AMS website. More information about Federal marketing orders is available online on the AMS website or contact the Marketing Order and Agreement Division by phone at (863) 324-3375.
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