USDA Seeks Nominees for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee to fill seats for six members and six alternates. Two seats will be appointed for one-year terms, and ten seats will be appointed for two-year terms, all beginning Aug. 1, 2026. Nominations for all positions must be submitted to the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee postmarked no later than April 24, 2026. The committee is seeking nominees for growers for the following areas: GROWERS District 2 – Tulare county; three members and three alternates (one member and alternate seat will be subject to a one-year term). District 3 – Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Placer and Santa Clara counties; three members and three alternates. For nomination information, contact the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee Manager Chris Zanobini at (916) 441-0678 or calkiwi@agamsi.com or contact USDA Marketing Specialist Kathie Notoro at (559) 487-5903 or ...