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The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will meet to discuss agenda items; hear scheduled presentations on agricultural labor, production, food safety, and trade matters are among topics; review working group reports; and listen to public comments. The 2-day meeting is open to the public. Registration is not required, but attendees will need to complete sign-in sheets.
UPDATE: With input from the National Organic Standards Board and the organic community, the NOSB Fall 2020 Meeting was held live online, instead of in-person. This allowed the Board to move forward with deliberations as scheduled in an open and public setting, without the need for travel.
NOSB Fall Meeting 2020 dates:
Docket Number: AMS-SC-19-0082
Dates: The hearing will be held April 20, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) and, if deemed necessary by the presiding administrative law judge, will continue April 21, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. PST or until any other such time as determined by the judge.
Summary
USDA conducted a two-day hearing to gather evidence on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California walnuts on April 20-21, 2020. The links for the witnesses’ testimony and supporting documents, USDA’s supporting documents, and hearing transcripts are available below for public awareness.
Transcripts
| WITNESS NAME | METHOD OF PARTICIPATING | EXHIBITS USED |
|---|---|---|
| Don Hinman – USDA | ZOOM | 11,12,13 |
| Chuck Crain – CWB | ZOOM | 14,15,16 |
| Jack Mariani – CWB | Phone | 17,18 |
Bill Carriere – CWB<
Walnut Marketing Order Amendatory Hearing – Frequently Asked Questions and AnswersWhat is the purpose of the amendatory hearing related to the federal marketing order for California walnuts? The hearing is part of the administrative process conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA will analyze evidence presented during the hearing to determine whether to continue considering the California Walnut Board’s recommendation to add credit-back authority to the marketing order. What is the federal marketing order for California walnuts? Walnuts Grown in California; Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order No. 984The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California walnuts. The hearing took place on April 20-21, 2020, as an audio-video conference to enable individuals to participate remotely. The hearing was initially scheduled as an in-person event for March 16-17, 2020, in Sacramento, California, but was postponed to ensure the availability of adequate resources. Walnuts Grown in California: Hearing on Proposed Amendment of Marketing Order No.984Docket Number: AMS-SC-19-0082 Summary Reporting Requirements: Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and TexasDocket Number: AMS-SC19-0029 Summary This rule revises the reporting requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of pecans. This action reduces the number of monthly reporting requirements, revises the requirements for inter-handler transfers, and makes other conforming changes to the reporting requirements. Contact |
