Release No. 0178.05
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Billy Cox (202) 720-8998
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ALTERNATE PRODUCER MEMBER NAMED TO HASS AVOCADO BOARD
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2005 -- Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today appointed one alternate producer member to serve on the Hass Avocado Board.
"I am pleased that Carol Steed has agreed to serve on the Hass Avocado Board," said Johanns. "Her knowledge and experience will greatly assist the program."
Appointed as the new alternate producer member of the board is Carol A. Steed of Coto de Caza, Calif. The term begins immediately and will end Dec. 31, 2007.
Authorized under the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000, the board administers a national promotion, research, and consumer information program to maintain and expand markets for Hass avocados.
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service monitors the operations of the board. More information about research and promotion programs is at http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/rpb.html.
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