On June 17, 2009, USDA reported that almond producers voted to continue the marketing order. The referendum was conducted from April 6 through April 24, 2009. [Press Release]

Almonds Grown in California; Revision of Outgoing Quality Control Requirements. Docket Number: AMS-FV-08-0045; FV09-981-2 FIR. EFFECTIVE: October 2, 2009. [Notice PDF]

Committee Structure: The Almond Board of California has 10 members consisting of 5 growers and 5 handlers. Each member has one alternate. The Board is divided into a cooperative marketing group and an independent group, each with two grower and two handler members. The group receiving more than 50 percent of the crop is permitted an extra grower and handler member. Members and alternates serve 3-year staggered terms beginning on March 1, except for the swing member and alternate who always serve 1-year terms.

Contact: Richard Waycott, CEO, Almond Board of California; 1150 Ninth Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, California 95354; Phone: (209) 549-8262; Fax: (209) 549-8267; Web site: www.almondboard.com.

AMS Contact: Director, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, Agricultural Marketing Service; Phone: (202) 720-2491.