Freestone Peach Research and Education Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Freestone Peach Research and Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue orders applicable to persons engaged in the handling of freestone peaches. Authorizes the Secretary to collect assessments on freestone peaches handled under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the use of such funds for research and education for freestone peaches in a manner prescribed in this Act. Directs the Secretary to issue a plan to effectuate the policy of this Act, after notice and opportunity for a hearing. Requires to be in any such plan promulgated by the Secretary: (1) the establishment by the Secretary of a National Freestone Peach Research and Education Board; (2) that the board shall be made up of producers; (3) that the board members shall serve without compensation; (4) that the board shall prepare and submit to the Secretary a budget on a fiscal period basis; (5) that the board shall develop and submit to the Secretary for his approval any research or education programs, or projects; (6) that the board shall be provided with authority to enter into contracts or agreements, for the carrying out of research or education programs; and (7) that the board shall maintain books…