Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board/Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) is a statutory body that is advisory to the CDFA secretary on matters pertaining to fertilizer issues, including FREP activities. The FIAB established the Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC) to advise the FIAB on matters related to the funding of FREP projects. The TASC serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing materials and irrigation water. TASC members assist in setting research priorities, review, and recommend research and outreach proposals to FIAB for funding, and advise of FREP activities.

Members: The TASC has at least nine members representing the major segments of the fertilizer industry, certified crop advisors, technical experts, farming community, public, and governmental agencies. Members must demonstrate technical, applied, and scientific expertise in the fields of agronomy, soil science, plant science, production agriculture, and/or environmental issues related to the inefficient use of fertilizers in California. One member shall be appointed from the membership of the FIAB. Members receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement of necessary travel expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.

Members:

• Dr. Tom Bottoms, Chairperson
• Dr. Mike Almasri, Vice Chairperson
• Dr. Sebastian Saa, Member
• Dr. Franklin Gaudi, Member
• Dr. Chris Shogren, Member
• Dr. Jairo Diaz, Member
• Dr. Charlotte Decock, Member
• Dr. Ehsan Toosi, Member
• Dan Cook, Member
• Dan Rodrigues, Member
• Dave McEuen, FIAB Member

Vacancies:

Application period closed for 2026.

• TASC Bylaws
• Meeting Notices and Minutes
• TASC Application Packet