The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced openings on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee. The committee advises the CDFA Secretary on matters related to shell egg quality, safety, and regulations.
According to the department, “The California Department of Food and Agriculture enhances consumer awareness of the superior quality, value, safety and stewardship in California agricultural products,” as stated on its official website. The agency operates at more than 100 locations across California through collaborations with county agricultural commissioners and sealers. It supports an agricultural sector comprising over 69,900 farms and ranches that produce more than 350 commodities (source).
The CDFA aims to protect a resilient food system and advance an equitable marketplace for California-grown products renowned globally for their innovation, quality, and sustainability (source). The department extends its operations statewide, supporting California’s status as the nation’s leading agricultural producer. It also fosters partnerships with private industry, academia, and public agencies to adapt policies for evolving agricultural needs (source).
According to information from the official website, the CDFA protects and advances state agriculture by ensuring a strong food system and fair marketplace for its globally recognized products. Its divisions focus on animal welfare, food security, inspection processes, promotional efforts, standard measurements, and pest control while partnering across more than 100 sites with local officials.
Those interested in serving on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee are encouraged to contact the CDFA for further details about application procedures.
