2026-2027 Board of Directors Nominations

The board seeks to elect the seats of two (2) regular director positions whose terms will expire on September 30, 2026. Directors shall be elected by the members of the NYCSGA by a majority vote at the September 11, 2026 Board of Directors annual meeting for a term of three (3) years. Candidates must be residents of New York and regular grower members of the NYCSGA. All directors must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Newly elected Directors will begin their terms effective October 1, 2026. The board will also appoint one (1) industry representative for a term of three (3) years. The industry representatives’ term will also be effective on October 1, 2026.

Candidates should expect to:

Attend 4 full-day in-state board meetings per year
Attend the Winter Expo (January)
Attend the Summer Crop Summit (August)
Participate in advocacy efforts, committees, and frequently engage with the Executive Director as the need arises
Attend Commodity Classic and various fly-in events in DC (encouraged)
Complete an online training program (required for first-year candidates)

Nominations are due by Monday, June 30, 2026.

2026-2027 Board of Directors Nominations

Candidate Contact Information

Which position is this candidate being nominated for?

Regular Director (elected by NYCSGA members)

Industry Representative (appointed by the NYCSGA Board of Directors)

First and Last Name

First Name

Last Name

Candidate's Farm/Business Name

Candidate's Mailing Address

Candidate must be a resident of New York state to serve on the NYCSGA Board of Directors.

Address 1

City

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Candidate's Email Address

A copy of this nomination will be emailed to the candidate's email address upon submission.

Candidate's Phone Number

Please provide a brief background and biography for yourself or the candidate you are nominating and why you wish to serve on the NYCSGA Board of Directors or why you feel the candidate would be a good fit for the position.