The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of a new member to the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board.

Newly appointed to fill a vacancy lasting less than 18 months is Jay S. Bryant, Reston, Va. (Region 6). The term for this appointee expires June 30, 2009. This new member will be seated at the board meeting July 17-19, 2008.

The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board is composed of 15 fluid milk processors from 15 geographic regions and five at-large members. At least three at-large members must be fluid milk processors and at least one must be from the general public.