This training offers a focused look at the USDA’s proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 989, which governs the handling of raisins produced from California-grown grapes. Learn about major changes including the reduction of Committee size, updated membership rules, lowered quorum requirements, the addition of an unaffiliated producer seat, streamlined nomination procedures, and new authorities for voluntary contributions and intellectual property. Gain insights on how these regulatory updates may reshape committee efficiency, representation, and industry funding. The course highlights the decision-making process, opportunities for stakeholder participation, and what these changes could mean for growers, handlers, and the broader California raisin industry.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and goals of the proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 989.
* Identify the key changes being proposed and the rationale behind them.
* Recognize the process for public participation, including submitting comments and participating in the referendum.
* Assess the potential impacts of the proposed amendments on different stakeholders, including small businesses.
* Appreciate that the proposed rule is subject to change based on stakeholder input.
