American Pecan Council Seeks At-Large Members

Back to September 2024

A barrel full of inshell pecans with a metal scooper resting on top of the nuts.

The American Pecan Council (APC) is seeking recommendations for the appointment of an Accumulator Member and a Public Member, as well as each seat’s alternates, for the 2024-2028 term.

Per the Federal Marketing Order that governs the APC:

“7 CFR 986.46(b)(6) The grower and sheller members of the Council shall select one public member and one accumulator member and respective alternates for consideration, selection and appointment by the Secretary. The public member and alternate public member may not have any financial interest, individually or corporately, or affiliation with persons vested in the pecan industry. The accumulator member and alternate accumulator member must meet the criteria set forth in § 986.1, Accumulator, and may reside or maintain a place of business in any region. (§ 986.1: Accumulator means a person who compiles inshell pecans from other persons for the purpose of resale or transfer.)”

If you have a recommendation of an individual who could serve as and meet the definition of an Accumulator or Public Member of the APC, please email their name and contact information to industry@americanpecan.com by Sept. 30, 2024.

More Information:

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service policy is that the diversity of the boards should reflect the diversity of their industries in experience of members, methods of production and distribution, marketing strategies, and other distinguishing factors that will bring different perspectives and ideas to the table. When submitting nominations, the industry must consider the diversity of the population served and the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the members to serve a diverse population.

The American Pecan Council

The American Pecan Council (APC) is a group of pecan growers and shellers who are dedicated to growing, harvesting, and processing America’s native nut. Founded in 2016 through a Federal Marketing Order, the APC’s mission is to promote the many benefits of the American Pecan and help tell its story. With oversight by the USDA, APC aims to build consumer demand, develop markets and establish industry standards. APC is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and funded by pecan handlers in 15 pecan-producing states. To learn more visit www.AmericanPecan.com.