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SACRAMENTO, September 18, 2026 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing one vacancy on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA Secretary on activities associated with the statewide citrus specific pest and disease work plan that includes, but is not limited to outreach and education programs and programs for surveying, detecting, analyzing, and treating pests and diseases specific to citrus.
The members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary travel expenses in accordance with the rules of the Department of Personnel Administration.
A 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 résumé 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 ([email protected]).
The California Department of Food and Agriculture protects and promotes California's
$31.8 billion agricultural industry. California's farmers and ranchers produce a safe, secure supply of food, fiber and shelter; marketed fairly for all Californians; and produced with responsible environmental stewardship.
Media Contacts: Devon Keeler, Office of Public Affairs, (916) 654-0462, [email protected]
For additional information on the California Department of Food and Agriculture please visit our website at www.cdfa.ca.gov
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