The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing 18 vacancies on the California Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee, or CFMAC.

The CFMAC advises the secretary of agriculture on issues related to the direct marketing of agriculture products at certified farmers’ markets.

The CFMAC vacancies are for active certified producers and certified farmers’ market operators or representatives. The term of office is up to two years.

Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.

Interested individuals should complete a prospective member appointment questionnaire, available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/i_&_c/pdfs/CFM-PMAQ.pdf, and attain a letter of recommendation from industry. Nominations will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Applications should be sent to Thomas Osborn, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814, or via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For further information on the CFMAC and vacancies, please contact Maria Tenorio at 916-900-5030 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..