Just when you thought election season was over… the Almond Board of California (ABC) is gearing up for the 2021 Board of Directors election!
While formal election announcements will be distributed next month, the Almond Board wanted to provide an update on open positions for this year’s election. This year, there are five open positions: two independent grower positions, two independent handler positions and one cooperative grower position. Along with the five open member positions are the five open alternate positions – a total of ten open seats! (To note: Only independent positions are part of the general election, as the cooperative selects its own representatives.)
Industry members are encouraged to consider participation in the Almond Board’s activities, if not through the Board of Directors then possibly via a committee, subcommittee or workgroup.
The Board of Directors guide the work of the almond industry’s federal marketing order (the Almond Board) and have led the California industry in the adoption of innovative research programs, expanding demand-building initiatives ahead of increasing supply, and leading through challenges to the industry’s reputation. Representing over 7,600 growers and approximately 100 handlers across the state, the Almond Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness.
Currently, nearly 200 active almond industry members volunteer to serve on ABC’s Board, Board-appointed committees, subcommittees and working groups. Getting involved provides an opportunity to help shape future successes, ensuring consumers and stakeholders support the industry’s vision that California almonds make life better by what we grow and how we grow.
If you are interested in learning more about running for a position on the Board of Directors, please contact ABC’s Bunnie Ibrahim at bibrahim@almondboard.com.
