The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks applicants to fill 55 commissioner seats on 19 of the state's agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. For a complete list of the openings and how to apply or to learn more about the commissions, visit ODA webpage.

Acting ODA Director Lauren Henderson appoints commissioners. Once selected, commissioners serve as public officials in three-year terms. Their duties include making decisions about funding for promotion, education, and research projects. Acting Director Henderson seeks applicants representing the diversity among Oregon's farmers, ranchers, processors, and commercial fisheries. For public members, users of the commodity who have an interest and time to serve are often the best fit.

A public member must be a U.S. citizen, an Oregon resident, and have an active interest in improving economic conditions for the commodity. A public member cannot be directly associated with producing or handling the specific commodity they seek to serve.

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Post Date: 2023-02-08 11:50:11

Last Update: 2023-02-08 15:15:40