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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of seven individuals to serve on the National Honey Board effective Jan. 1, 2025. Six of the appointees will serve three-year terms through Dec. 31, 2027, with one first handler alternate serving a one-year term through Dec. 31, 2025.
Newly appointed or reappointed members:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 9 members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1, 2025. Eighteen appointees will serve three-year terms ending on Dec. 31, 2027, and one alternate will serve a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025.
The newly appointed members are:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee to fill five producer member seats, five alternate producer member seats, three handler member seats, and three alternate handler member seats whose terms will begin April 1, 2025. Appointed members will serve two-year terms.
Nominations can be made for each district at the following meetings:
District 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the Paper and Packaging Board beginning Jan 1, 2025. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms through Dec. 31, 2027. One appointee will serve a two-year term through Dec. 31, 2026, and another appointee will serve a one-year term through Dec. 31, 2025.
Appointed for a three-year term:
USDA Regional Food Business Center Program Semi-Annual Performance Progress Report
The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is excited to continue partnership with the USDA and welcomes the LFPA Plus funding for the ongoing pilot program by the four Columbia River Treaty Tribes. This initiative aims to establish a structured food delivery system, providing healthier options directly to underserved tribal communities along the Columbia River and reservations. The project plays a vital role in re-establishing trade routes and communication systems for the tribes, contributing to their food sovereignty efforts and promoting traditional diets.
