Oct 11, 2023USDA opens comments to Pacific NW pear marketing order change
The USDA is proposing a change to the federal marketing order for pears grown in Oregon and Washington, slightly dropping the number of votes needed to approve changes to the marketing order.
The amendment would reduce the percent of votes by Fresh Pear Committee members needed to approve changes to the handling regulations from 80% to 75%. The committee, which oversees the marketing order, recommended the change.
The proposed rule for this action was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 10. Comments are due by Dec. 11.
More information about the marketing order is available on the 927 OR/WA Pears webpage, the AMS Marketing Orders and Agreements webpage, or by contacting the Market Development Division at (202) 720-8085.