Committees

The NABC is driven to serve our members – and the blueberry industry – with great optimism about the future and the opportunities in front of us. The work of our committees paves the path forward.

Executive Committee

Directs all business and operations of the NABC, supporting efforts to drive success and profitability in the production and distribution of blueberries in North America and around the world.

Finance Committee

Oversees the financial affairs of the NABC, including the recommendation and monitoring of the yearly NABC budget.

Nomination & Awards Committee

Manages recruitment of new NABC members; considers and recommends potential candidates for the Executive Committee as well as potential recipients for NABC awards.

Bylaws Review Committee

Maintains NABC Bylaws; reviews and proposes recommended updates and helps to interpret the bylaws.

Good Management Practices Committee

Works to maintain consumer confidence and ensure consumers receive a safe, wholesome product by:

• Educating growers and handlers about best practices and regulations governing safe food production
• Providing good management practices to support the industry’s individual quality control programs
• Assisting with the NABC/USHBC crisis management plan

Legislative Committee

Serves as an NABC voice in legislative matters; helps coordinate NABC member responses to potential issues; and participates in legislative and governmental educational efforts with other agricultural groups.

USDA Foods Procurement Task Force

Works with the Legislative Committee to promote and advocate for NABC’s policy platform.

Trade Task Force

Works with the Legislative Committee to promote and advocate for NABC’s policy platform.