WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Fresh Produce Association President & CEO Tom Stenzel released the following statement in response to the Senate voting in favor 90-8 to advance the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate Floor:
“The United Fresh Produce Association congratulates the Senate on this strong bipartisan vote to move forward in considering the 2012 Farm Bill. The fruit and vegetable industry strongly supports the bill brought forward by the Agriculture Committee, and salutes Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts on their leadership of this effort.
We encourage the Senate to move quickly to the Farm Bill, and pass a bill that encompasses the Committee’s bipartisan agreements that are critical to the fruit and vegetable industry and all specialty crop producers.
Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association serves companies at the forefront of the global fresh and fresh-cut produce industry, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Western Regional office in Salinas, Calif., United Fresh and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org or call 202-303-3400.
Source: United Fresh Produce Association
