GLENNVILLE, GA: United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, along with Mexican Secretary Calzada and Canadian Minister MacAulay, visited Bland Farms during their recent tour in southeast Georgia, recognizing its excellence as an industry leader as the respective governments work to revise the NAFTA agreement.
Bland Farm’s exceptional business model focuses on resources and relationships with Mexico and Canada, making it a prime example of how NAFTA benefits all three countries. With more than 7,500 tons of Mexican sweet onions imported each year and 1500-2000 tons of sweet onions exported each year, Bland Farm’s business relationships with Mexico and Canada are critical to its success.
Secretary Perdue tweeted that “Bland Farms in Glennville, GA produces about 30% of all Vidalia onions. Partially sources in Mexico, operates in U.S., sells in Canada.” Additionally, Bland Farms employees more than 400 guest workers during peak season, making it a vital resource within the agricultural workforce.
Troy Bland said, “Bland Farms was honored to host the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and his counterparts both from Mexico and Canada. It was one of the most significant moments in the history of Bland Farms and a day I am proud to say I took part in.”
Delbert Bland agreed saying, “It was an honor to have the Secretary of Agriculture and his international counterparts stop by to learn about our operation. The more we understand about each other, the better we can all work together.”
Perdue emphasized the importance of working together saying, “Our visit to Georgia fostered the mutual understanding and personal relationships that will help North American agriculture thrive, improve our regional partnership and collaboration, and strengthen our trading relationship.”
As NAFTA negotiations continue to unfold, Bland Farms is proud to be recognized by Secretary Perdue as a company whose model and practices will aid in crafting legislation for an even stronger future.
For more information on Bland Farms products, visit www.blandfarms.com, or contact Troy Bland,troy@blandfarms.com, 912-654-3048, ext. 128.
Source: Bland Farms
