Raisin Administrative Committee

Created in 1949, the Raisin Administrative Committee is a federal marketing order overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is led by 47 growers, packers, and a public member, and collaborates with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service. The committee collects and distributes delivery data weekly and shipment data monthly. It also publishes annual industry statistics and policy reports, along with historical information dating to 1949. Marketing activities reach 19 foreign nations. The RAC holds regular meetings at its Fresno headquarters and provides information for raisin growers, packers, and others interested in the industry. Its work includes a representative survey of growers and packers to inform strategic priorities for the U.S. raisin industry.