AMS Seeks Nominees for Cotton Board from Importers, Etc.

The Agricultural Marketing Service is asking certified producer and importer organizations to nominate candidates to serve on the Cotton Board. AMS is seeking nominees to fill eight member and eight alternate member positions for vacancies in Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and for importers with terms ending December 31, 2015, it said. In addition, a member vacancy in Alabama with a term ending December 31, 2013, will be filled due to a resignation. Members and alternates members, as well as the consumer advisor, serve staggered 3-year terms with no term limits, AMS said.