The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Board of Directors election is under way. Voting began Jan. 26, and ballots must be received by the Almond Board no later than Feb. 15. Here’s a look at this year's candidates:
Independent grower positions:
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Position One, Member (One-year term):
Mike Mason, Wasco (incumbent)
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Position One, Alternate:
Brad Klump, Escalon (incumbent)
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Position Three, Member (Three-year term):
Holly King, Bakersfield (incumbent)
Dave DeFrank, Fresno (petitioner)
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Position Three, Alternate:
Caleb Gervase, Escalon (incumbent)
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Independent handler positions:
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Position Two, Member (Three-year term):
Todd Meyer, Chico (incumbent)
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Position Two, Alternate:
Dexter Long, Ballico (incumbent)
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Position Three, Member (Three-year term):
Micah Zeff, Modesto (incumbent)
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Position Three, Alternate:
Dinesh Bajaj, Chico (incumbent)
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These positions will serve as directors for Almond Board of California (ABC) with terms beginning March 1.
Ballots and instructions have been mailed to all independent 
growers whose names are on file with ABC. The Almond Board must receive ballots by Feb. 15 in order for them to be counted. If an independent grower does not receive a ballot, they may contact Bunnie Ibrahim at (209) 343-3228 to obtain one.
As a governing body for the industry, the ABC Board of Directors is comprised of five handler and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety.
