1. Managing & Controlling Pest Infestations The Role of the County Agricultural Commissioner OFF, Medfly, MXFF, GM, JB, Melon Fly, RIFA, DRW, ACP, So Far

2. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate –CDFA – USDA Good Detection Know local and Sac Staff Have copies of latest Protocols –Notify and expect the same when Pests are found –Notify Board, CAO and other Elected Officials CDFA List –Notify Industry

3. Outreach to Public –Handle Media –Outline Options Outline Consequences of Each Lessons of LBAM –Formats Townhall displays Us to Them Speakers –Consequences of Each

4. Participate in Project –Consider onsite staff –Expect Updates –Expect Public/Industry Updates Help Select Tactics Used –Reflect Public and Elected Official Concerns Suggest Alternatives

5. Speak Up When Not Enough is Done –Put All Resources (CDFA’s & USDA’s) Up Front – Don’t Play Catch-up –Help CDFA & USDA get Started Locations and Staffing –Lobby Elected Officials for More Resources Rally Industry –FB –Affected Commodity Groups –Assist with Refusals Through DA/City Attorney

6. Keep the Public Informed/Involved –Start Early –Provide the Options –Play for the Middle Anticipate the Extremists Your Growers will follow and support if informed –If you give the extremists the upper hand in the press and public opinion your industry can’t help you –It is up hill to win back the public

7. ACP Versus LBAM –Many commodities vs One group Strong Industry Support, CRB, Citrus Mutual, etc. –Growers –Nurseries –Demonstrable Damage - ACP FL, So America, Asia Dead trees inevitable –LBAM?