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Wheat board announces openingNebraska The Nebraska wheat Development, Utilization and Marketing Board announces an opening in District number seven for appointment by Governor Dave Heineman. The term of office begins on July 1, 2007. District number seven is the At-Large Member and represents all counties in Nebraska. This appointment will complete the At-Large term and will be for three years, expiring in 2010. Any wheat producer interested in the appointment may submit his or her name to the Governor's office for consideration. Qualified individuals residing in Nebraska will be eligible for consideration. Interested producers may write to Peggy King, Office of Governor Dave Heineman, P.O. Box 94848, Lincoln, NE 68509-4848, or call 402-471-1971 to obtain an application. Applications are also available through the Nebraska wheat Board office. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. The Governor may make the appointment anytime after June 30, 2007. Qualified candidates include those who are citizens of Nebraska, are at least 21 years of age, have been actively engaged in growing wheat in this state for a period of at least five years, and derive a substantial portion of their income from growing wheat. Seven wheat producers comprise the wheat Board and serve terms of five years. The wheat Board administers the one and one quarter cent per bushel excise tax levied on wheat marketed in Nebraska. The Board traditionally invests the funds in programs of international and domestic market development and improvement, policy development, research, promotion and education. Contact the wheat Board office at P.O. Box 94912, Lincoln, NE 68509, e-mail at nwb@wheat.state.ne.us or call 800-651-6736 for additional information. A copy of the wheat Resources Act is available on the Web at www.state.ne.us/legislative/statutes/R/02/23/. Date: 7/5/07
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