2024 Commodity Commission Vacancies
ODA is recruiting volunteers to fill 66 commissioner seats on 22 of the state's agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. Refer to the Commodity Commissions Openings document document for position-specific qualifications.
The deadline to apply is March 15th, 2024.
The following commodity commissions have openings:
Oregon Albacore Commission – 1 producer (P1) & 1 handler (H1)
Oregon Beef Council – 2 producers (P1 dairy, P3 beef), 1 handler (H1), 1 public (M)
Oregon Blueberry Commission – 2 producers (P2, P4), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Clover Commission – 3 producers (P1, P2, P3), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Dairy Products Commission – *2 producers (P1, P2)
*P1 - (Central and Eastern Oregon (Malheur, Baker, Wallowa, Union, Grant, Umatilla, Harney, Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Hood River, Wasco, Morrow, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, and Lake counties)
P2 - *(Central and Eastern Oregon (Malheur, Baker, Wallowa, Union, Grant, Umatilla, Harney, Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Hood River, Wasco, Morrow, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, and Lake counties)
Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission –1 producer (P1), 1 handler (H1), 1 public (M)
Oregon Fine Fescue Commission - 2 produces (P1 Union County, P2 at large), 1 public
Oregon Hazelnut Commission – 2 producers (P1, P2), 1 handler (H1)
Oregon Hemp Commission – 1 producer (P5), 1 handler (H1), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Hop Commission – 3 producers (P1, P2, P3)
Oregon Mint Commission – 1 producer (P5), 1 Handler (H1)
Oregon Potato Commission – *3 producers (P1, P5, P8), 1 handler (H1)
*P1 - Blue Mountain (Baker, Union, Wallowa, Grant, Morrow, & Umatilla Counties)
P5 - Klamath, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine & Lake Counties
P8 - State at Large
Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission – 4 producers (P1, P2, P5, P6)
Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission – 1 producer (P1), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Ryegrass Growers Seed Commission – *2 producers (P2, P7), 1 handler (H1)
*(P2 – State at large, P7 - Lane or Benton Counties)
Oregon Salmon Commission – 3 producers (P1, P2, P6),1 handler (H2), 1 public (M)
*P1 - Northern Oregon border to North of Cascade Head
P2 - Cascade Head to south of Florence
P6 – State at Large
Oregon Sheep Commission – 2 producers (P3, P4), 1 handler (H2)
Oregon Strawberry Commission – 1 producer (P1), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission – *2 producers (P4, P5), 1 public member (M)
*(Wasco and Hood River Counties)
Oregon Tall Fescue Commission – 2 producers (P1, P3), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Trawl Commission – 2 producers (P4, P5), 1 public member (M)
Oregon Wheat Commission – *1 producer (P1), 1 handler (H1), 1 public member (M)
*(Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman, Wasco & Jefferson Counties)
Commodity Commissions Oversight Committee – 1 administrator, 1 commissioner
About Oregon's commodity commissions
- At the request of growers, commodity commissions have been created since 1943. The 2021 Oregon Legislature authorized the newest commodity commission. All 22 commodity commissions operate with oversight from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The ODA Director appoints all commissioners and also reviews and authorizes each commission's budget annually.
- Commodity commissioners are Oregon public officials who volunteer their time for the economic betterment of the commodity.
- Commodity commissioners carry out important decision-making for their individual commodity.
- Each year, commissioners develop and approve a budget using their commodity's assessments (and other funds that may be available) for projects including non-branded promotion, research, and education. Commissioners determine the projects that will best benefit the commodity.
- Looking for more information? Contact any one of the commissions using the commodity commission contact list.
Qualifications for all commissioner applicants
- Oregon resident
- U.S. citizen
- Paid the commodity assessment for at least the three preceding years
- Have an active interest in the positive development and economic growth of the commodity industry in Oregon
Interested in applying to serve as a commissioner?
- Complete and submit the appropriate application form.
- Producer and handler applicants need to list a position number on your application and check the appropriate box for producer or handler.
- Fill out the form using a computer.
- Print, sign, and date the form. Do not lock the form if using an electronic signature.
- We prefer that you email your completed application. Scan your completed form and email the completed form to commissions@oda.oregon.gov
- If you prefer, attach a letter(s) of support to your application.
- You may also mail your completed form to:
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Commodity Commission Oversight Program
635 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301-2532
We cannot accept previous year's forms, applications that are not readable, that do not have a producer or handler position number, or that do not have a signature. Please do not send photos of an application.
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