Missouri Cotton Growers' Organization Board of Directors
PO Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-5506
Fax: (573) 751-0005
Email: Judy.Grundler@mda.mo.gov
Website: http://mda.mo.gov/plants/ipm
Director: Judy Grundler, MDA Plant Industries Division
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 263.523
Department: Agriculture
Function:
The Missouri Cotton Growers' Organization was formed to develop a referendum for boll weevil eradication as described in statute. The organization will now manage the eradication program passed by voter approval in 2000.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 6 meetings
Location of meetings: Portageville or Malden
Duration of meetings: 2 hours
Preparation time for meetings: varies
Total time commitment: 2 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 9
Appointed members: 9
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 2 members must be Missouri cotton growers recommended by the Dept. of Agriculture; 3 must be Missouri cotton growers recommended by the largest general farm organization in the state; 3 must be Missouri cotton growers recommended by the largest cotton producer organization in the state; 1 must represent state government
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: No