The USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP) supports agricultural employers in implementing robust labor standards to promote a safe, healthy work environment for both U.S. workers and workers hired under the seasonal H-2A visa program. The program is funded by the Farm Service Agency and will be administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service and the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center.

Pilot Program Update

Applications will be accepted for SEASONAL Bale Press Operator positions beginning September 30, 2024.  To apply, go to the Lubbock Cotton Classification Complex at 120 Texas Tech Parkway, Lubbock, TX 79409.  For any questions, please contact the Lubbock Classing Office, telephone number (806) 283-9400 Applications will not be accepted after 3:00 p.m. on November 1st, 2024.

This Event is CT Time

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing a meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. This meeting is being convened to examine the full spectrum of fruit and vegetable industry issues and provide recommendations and ideas on how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can tailor programs and services to better meet the needs of the U.S. produce industry.

Meeting Information:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Vidalia Onion Committee to fill four producer member seats and four alternate member seats whose terms will begin Jan. 1, 2024. Nominations will be accepted Aug. 14, 2023, through Sept. 8, 2023. Voting will take place Sept. 21, 2023, at the Vidalia Onion Committee office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eligible nominees must be engaged in a proprietary capacity in the production of Vidalia onions for market. The appointed members will serve for a two-year term of office.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted for six amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California.

Docket Number: AMS-SC-22-0010
Effective Date: September 20, 2023

Summary

NOTE: These exhibits are provided as a courtesy.  They are not official exhibits and are not part of the OFFICIAL RECORD. Exhibits are posted as submitted. 

• Unofficial Exhibit Index (xlsx)

Exhibits, as submitted, by Proponent:

*Exhibits will be listed by proponent as they are received.  Additional exhibits will be posted as received. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA food purchase programs of a possible phishing scheme using fraudulent email messages. The fake emails look like they are solicitations for bids sent by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), which manages USDA’s food purchase programs.