{"id":868,"date":"2011-12-01T16:12:08","date_gmt":"2011-12-01T23:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=868"},"modified":"2011-12-01T16:14:51","modified_gmt":"2011-12-01T23:14:51","slug":"news-release-members-sought-for-2012-specialty-crop-block-grant-review-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2011\/12\/01\/news-release-members-sought-for-2012-specialty-crop-block-grant-review-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"News Release &#8211; Members sought for 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Review Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is  pleased to announce the opportunity to serve as a reviewer on the 2012 Specialty  Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. The role of the Technical Review  Committee is to review, evaluate, and make recommendations on proposals to fund  projects that will ensure the continued competitiveness of California specialty  crops. CDFA forwards recommendations along to USDA, which funds the block grants through the federal Farm Bill. Individuals interested in serving on the  Technical Review Committee are urged to apply by December 16, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Up to $17 million will be allocated to California specialty crops, which are  defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and  nursery crops (including floriculture).<\/p>\n<p>The Specialty Crop Technical Review Committee will consist of individuals who  are interested in specialty crops and who may represent government and  non-government organizations. Members receive no compensation and are required  to complete CDFA\u2019s Specialty Crop Block Grant Conflict of Interest form, and the  Fair Political Practices Commission\u2019s Statement of Economic Interests form.  Technical Review Committee members are entitled to reimbursement for necessary  traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of  Personnel Administration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe timeframe for reviewing proposals is between January 2012 and June 2012.  The first meeting will be held Mid-January 2012. By establishing the Technical  Review Committee, CDFA is adhering to the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Act,  which encourages the development of state plans through a competitive process to  ensure maximum public input and benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals seeking consideration should include a letter of interest, which  includes a short bio and statement of qualifications identifying two Areas of  Emphasis to work on behalf of California\u2019s specialty crop industry. For a  description of the Areas of Emphasis please view the Notice of Funding  Availability posted on CDFA\u2019s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/grants\">www.cdfa.ca.gov\/grants<\/a>. The letter of  interest should be addressed to Crystal Myers and sent via email to <a href=\"mailto:grants@cdfa.ca.gov\">grants@cdfa.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is pleased to announce the opportunity to serve as a reviewer on the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. 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