Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Assessment Rate Reduction (7 CFR Part 958)
Discover how the USDA’s proposed rule could lower the assessment rate on onions grown in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon—from $0.07 to $0.05 per hundredweight. This course covers the reasoning behind the Onion Committee’s recommendation, how the new rate supports budgeted activities, and the impact on growers, handlers, and small businesses. Learn how you can participate in the public comment process and help shape the rule before it is finalized.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and goals of the proposed assessment rate decrease.
* Describe the process by which the assessment rate is determined and the role of the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee.
* Recognize the opportunity for public participation and how to submit comments.
* Identify the potential impacts of the proposed rule on producers, handlers, and small businesses.
* Explain that the rule is not final and may be modified based on feedback.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.