Federal marketing orders are locally administered by committees made up of growers and/or handlers, and often a member of the public. Marketing order regulations, initiated by industry and enforced by USDA, bind the entire industry in the geographical area regulated if approved by producers and the Secretary of Agriculture.

Marketing orders and agreements (1) maintain the high quality of produce that is on the market; (2) standardize packages and containers; (3) regulate the flow of product to market; (4) establish reserve pools for storable commodities; and (5) authorize production research, marketing research and development, and advertising.

Webinar on Federal Marketing Orders – View and hear information on these industry-requested programs that help improve marketing of their products [View Webinar]

Regulations Issued Under the Export Grape and Plum Act; Revision to the Minimum Requirements. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0091; FV11-35-1 FR. EFFECTIVE: March 17, 2011. [Notice PDF]