California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, October 15, 2026 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing two vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board.

The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who may be seed dealers. These nine members must be registered to sell seed under provisions of the California Seed Law and represent the functions of seed production, conditioning, marketing, or utilization. The board also has two members of the public.

There are two upcoming vacant positions: One public member, and one vegetable seed labeler. The successful candidates will serve a full-term beginning April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2030.

The term of office for board members is three years. Members typically meet twice a year but can meet more frequently if needed. Board members receive no compensation but are entitled to payment of necessary travel expenses in accordance with the rules of the Department of Personnel Administration.

Enforcement of the California Seed Law ensures an orderly market of high-quality seeds in California. The Seed Advisory Board makes recommendations to the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to seed law and regulations, enforcement, seed laboratory diagnostics and annual budgets required to accomplish the purposes of the California Seed Law.

Individuals interested in being considered for this Board appointment should send a brief resume and fill out the Form 68-005-SAB Vacancy Questionnaire, also located on CDFA - Forms to Nicole Hostert, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, by  Friday, October 30, 2026 at: seedservices@cdfa.ca.gov or by mailing to:

California Department of Food and Agriculture

Pest Exclusion Branch

1220 N Street, Room 241

Sacramento, CA 95814

Attention: Nicole Hostert

For additional information, you may contact the Seed Services Program at (916)537-6577