USDA AMS Webinar Series For The Fruit & Vegetable Industry

The Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit and Vegetable Program invites you to take part in a series of free, interactive webinars on our many programs and services. At each webinar, you'll hear a presentation from a USDA expert on a specific topic, be introduced to our staff, and take part in an interactive question and answer session.

These informative webinars are designed for fruit and vegetable growers, packers, shippers, processors, wholesalers and retailers of all sizes. All of the webinars are free and available to anyone with Internet access. Registration is, however, required and space is limited. Log on today to register – it's your first step to gaining a competitive edge and learning how we can work together to meet your unique business needs. If you miss a webinar, just visit ourWebinar Archive to watch it online.

Take a look at all we have to offer. Follow the links next to the webinar titles below for full information on each session and to register. We’ll see you online!

Coming Up!

Getting the Most from the Fruit and Vegetable Market News Retail Report

March 28, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time

http://bit.ly/y6w4jS

An Introduction to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)

April 25, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern time

http://bit.ly/wWgF3j

An introduction to USDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Orders and Agreements

July 18, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern time

http://bit.ly/ztfNAN

USDA’s Fresh Produce Market Inspection Basics

August 16, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern time

http://bit.ly/yz6PTG

More to come…

   

If you have any questions about our webinar series or USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, please contact Christopher Purdy at (202) 720-3209 or christopher.purdy@ams.usda.gov.

Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service