Sacramento-The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced an opening on the state fertilizer inspection advisory board, which makes recommendations to the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the fertilizing materials inspection program. The program ensures that consumers receive fertilizing materials that are safe and effective and meet the quality guaranteed by the manufacturer. One public member vacancy is available for a three-year term. Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to travel expenses. Interested parties should send a resume by Dec. 31 to the CDFA Feed, Fertilizer, Livestock Drugs, and Egg Regulatory Services Branch, 1220 ‘N’ Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5607, Attention: Dr. Asif A. Maan. Applicants should not hold a current California Fertilizing Materials License or be a representative of a licensed fertilizer firm.
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