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SACRAMENTO, October 30, 2025 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee.
The Committee plays a vital role in the organic industry by advising the CDFA secretary on matters pertaining to the California State Organic Program (SOP). The SOP is responsible for enforcement of federal and state laws governing organic production, and for administration of the organic program in the state. There are currently more than 5,400 organic operations registered with CDFA.
The current vacancies include two producer representatives; one processor representative; one technical representative; one consumer representative; six producer representative alternates; two processor representative alternates; one retail representative alternate; one environmental representative alternate; two technical representative alternates; one consumer representative alternate; and one accredited certifier representative alternate.
The term of office for committee members is three years. While members do not receive compensation, they are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.
Individuals interested in the California organic industry and being considered for an appointment, should complete the Prospective Member Appointment Questionnaire (PMAQ) available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/organicprogram/pdfs/copac/COPAC-PMAQ.pdf and obtain a letter of recommendation from an industry member. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications should be sent to Kristi Garcia, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, or via e-mail to [email protected].
For further information on the California State Organic Program and COPAC vacancies, contact Danny Lee via email at [email protected].
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