Month: June 2018

“We are disappointed that provisions to address agriculture labor were not included in the immigration package voted on by the House of Representatives earlier today (Wednesday). …

This week, the United Fresh Start Foundation announced the launch of a three-year fundraising campaign that aims to secure $5 million in commitments to support the foundation’s mission of increasing children’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The new campaign was announced by United Fresh Chairman of the Board Cindy Jewell in her Chairman’s remarks during the United Fresh 2018 Opening General Session. …

United Fresh Start Foundation is pleased to announce the twenty recipients of its 2018 Community Grants Program. Now in its second year, the Community Grants Program advances the organization’s mission to increase children’s access to fresh fruit and vegetables. The program extends the Foundation’s work beyond the school day, providing children in communities across the country with access to fresh fruit and vegetables afterschool, on weekends and during summer breaks. …

The United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the members of the 2018-2019 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Leadership Class 24. Sponsored by a generous grant from Corteva Agriscience™, the agriculture division of DowDuPont™, this program was launched in 1995 and has graduated more than 200 program participants. …