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(California Cattle Council)…It was created at the urging of the Cattle Industry.

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross has appointed the initial board for the new council. The 11 member board includes two members from the Imperial County. Jesse Larios and William Brandenberg. The Council was implemented by the CDFA at the industry’s request. They are authorized to carry out research on cattle production and beef nutrition, and to develop consumer or other educational programs. Programs are to be funded by a $1 refundable assessment per head of cattle, paid by cattle producers. The Board consists of 11 members and 11 alternates. The board members were selected from nominations submitted by members of the cattle industry over a six week nomination period.