Link: http://www.usda.gov/2006/02/0043.xml JOHANNS NAMES ALTERNATES TO THE HASS AVOCADO BOARD WASHINGTON, Feb.15, 2006 -- Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the appointment of three alternate importer members to serve on the Hass Avocado Board. Pilar Oyarzun, from Los Angeles, Calif., and Elena H. Garcia, Chandler, Ariz., are appointed to serve three-year terms beginning immediately and ending on Oct. 31, 2008. Alan M. Parr, Miami, Fla., is appointed to serve a two-year term beginning immediately and ending on Oct. 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 the research and promotion programs can be found at http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/rpb.html. USDA News oc.news@xxxxxxxx 202 720-4623 ---------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to webservices@xxxxxxxx and reference your email address.
