Articles tagged under: United Fresh Produce Association
Produce Groups to Create a New Organization
Published April 5, 2021
The board of directors of the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association have agreed in principle to create a new organization. The two groups will operate as independent organizations through the balance of this year and launch the…Potato Industry at the Table for COVID-19 Relief Discussions
Published January 11, 2021
Members of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance are working together to help the potato industry get relief during COVID-19. "When Congress started debating relief in 2020, we were at the table. We had a strong message, data and we…United Fresh Produce Association Members Meet in Washington D.C.
Published September 18, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed farmers at the United Fresh Produce Association meeting in Washington D.C. this past week. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson participated in the meeting and said Perdue highlighted trade situation. "They're doing what they can,…Potato Growers Focused on MAP in Farm Bill
Published September 28, 2018
Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson is back from a trip to Washington D.C. and the United Fresh Produce Association meeting. The meeting focused on trade, immigration, transportation and the farm bill. The farm bill supports specialty crops in two…