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SACRAMENTO, March 17, 2026 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Integrated Pest Control Branch is announcing two vacancies on the California Apiary Board. The vacancies are for registered beekeepers who reside in California and represent the industry functions of queen breeding, pollination, or honey production.
This Apiary Board makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the beekeeping industry.
In accordance with Section 29023 of the Food and Agricultural Code, the Secretary shall take into consideration recommendations of the beekeeping industry, including, but not limited to, the California State Beekeepers Association.
The successful candidate will serve a term of four years as an advisory board member. 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. Members are considered public officials and must be willing to comply with necessary disclosure requirements.
Individuals interested in being considered for board appointment should send a brief letter of interest, a completed Prospective Member Appointment Questionnaire, and their resume to:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Integrated Pest Control Branch,
1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Jennifer Berger
Or via e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line 'Apiary Board'.
For additional information, visit the branch's web page at: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pollinators/apiaryboard.html
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