CDFA Announces Northern District Vacancy on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced one vacancy on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee for a northern district representative. The Committee advises the CDFA Secretary on activities associated with the statewide citrus specific pest and disease work plan, including outreach and education programs, and activities for surveying, detecting, analyzing and treating pests and diseases specific to citrus. Applications will be accepted until November 30.

Committee members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary travel expenses in accordance with the rules of the Department of Personnel Administration.

As stated, the committee member vacancy exists for a northern district representative and will expire following the first committee meeting in 2031. Applicants should have an interest in agriculture and citrus pest and disease prevention. Individuals interested in being considered for a committee appointment should send a brief resume by November 30, 2026, to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Attention: Keith Okasaki.

For additional information, contact: Keith Okasaki, Manager, Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division at (916) 274-6300, or e-mail (Keith.Okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov).

For details, please visit the CDFA website.