Vidalia, GA — The Vidalia® Onion Committee (VOC) is seeking nominations from industry producers to serve on the committee. The VOC elects eight new nominees annually as part of an annual process. Four members and four alternate seats are currently available on the committee.
The VOC administers the federal marketing order locally and consists of eight producer members and their alternates; one public member, and an alternate.
The VOC oversees the Vidalia onion marketing order and its role in carrying out research, marketing and advertising on behalf of the industry. Members are limited to three consecutive two-year terms of office. The VOC encourages all interested members, including minorities, women, and those with
physical challenges, to apply as they work toward building a diverse and representative
membership. We are also especially interested in getting input from small businesses and
organic growers so that the committee might represent all interests in the Vidalia onion industry.
Newly elected members will be seated in their new positions upon approval from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Agriculture. Potential Committee members must first be nominated.
Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 30. Please contact the Vidalia Onion Committee to receive a nomination form at shane@vidaliaonion.org or cablaxton@vidaliaonion.org or by phone at (912) 537-1918. Nomination forms can be submitted via fax at 912-537-2166 or by mail at P.O. Box 1609, Vidalia, GA 30475.
After the nominations are closed, voting will occur on Sept. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
the VOC office. No absentee votes will be accepted. Walk-in voting is only allowed. All voters
must be in good standing with the committee, which is defined as having timely, regular reports
and current assessments.