Stay informed about the proposed amendments to the South Texas Onion Marketing Order (7 CFR Part 959). This course covers the four main proposals—lowering the continuance referendum threshold, expanding marketing promotion and advertising authority, accepting voluntary contributions, and increasing committee size to include a public member. Learn how these changes could reshape the onion industry in South Texas and discover how you can play an active role in the public hearing and feedback process.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the goals and intent behind the proposed amendments to the South Texas Onion Marketing Order.
* Identify and describe each of the four main proposed changes.
* Recognize the opportunities for public participation and feedback in the rulemaking process.
* Appreciate that the proposed rule is not final and may evolve based on input received during the hearing and comment period.
