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Referendum

USDA is required to administer a continuation referendum for the National Mango Board every five years.  This means that eligible mango industry members get to decide if the program should continue.  The NMB's first referendum will take place from March 15 to 26, 2010.  Importers and first handlers who handled 500,000 pounds of mangos or more in 2008 or 2009 calendar year are eligible to vote.  Everyone who is eligible to vote will receive a ballot from USDA.  If you have questions about the referendum, please contact Deborah Simmons at (202) 720-4140 or deborah.simmons@ams.usda.gov.  The complete details are listed in the Federal Register.