Release No.: 005-17
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for three peanut producers and three industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board to succeed members whose terms of office expire on June 30, 2017. Nominations are due April 17, 2017. Selected members will serve three-year terms from June 30, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
The board consists of 18 members who represent three regions: the Southeast (Alabama, Florida and Georgia), the Southwest (New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas,), and Virginia/North Carolina. Each region has three producer seats and three industry representative seats. Board members serve staggered three-year terms. From the nominees, the Agriculture Secretary will appoint one producer and one industry representative from each region.
The board plays a key role in representing the U.S. peanut industry on issues affecting quality and marketability. The 2002 Farm Bill established the Peanut Standards Board to consult with USDA regarding quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.
USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the industry it represents. For a nominating form and additional information, visit the Peanut Standards Board page on the AMS website, or contact Marketing Specialist Steven W. Kauffman or Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA at (863) 324-3375; fax (863) 291-8614, or email Steven.Kauffman@ams.usda.gov or Christian.Nissen@ams.usda.gov.
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