Tom Stenzel

Statement by Tom Stenzel, President & CEO of United Fresh Produce Association, on House passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

March 19, 2021 United Fresh Produce Association

“Today, the House of Representatives took an important step towards reforming our agricultural labor system by passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H. R. 1603) by a vote of 247 to 174. The legislation will stabilize our current workforce and make improvements to ensure that a future workforce is available to meet the growing needs of the fresh produce industry.” …

Statement by United Fresh Produce Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel on the reintroduction of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 1537)

March 4, 2021 United Fresh Produce Association

“The Farm Workforce Modernization Act introduced by Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is a testament to the efforts the agriculture industry and our friends in labor and of course to the bipartisan members of Congress who are supporting this legislation.” …

Perishable Pundit’s Mailbag — Welcome Comments About Possible PMA/United Merger

July 16, 2020 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

Following our piece — Shouldn’t Our Industry Associations Try To Support One Another? After Coronavirus, The Time May Be Right To Look At PMA/United Merger Once Again — Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit heard from many industry leaders. This was a thoughtful missive from one of the former chairmen of a national association. …

Statement from Tom Stenzel, President & CEO, United Fresh Produce Association in reaction to Senator Gillibrand’s (D-NY) Letter to Secretary Perdue Regarding Produce Pricing

October 1, 2019 United Fresh Produce Association

“Our industry is the ultimate supply-and-demand economy, and our real goal must be to increase demand for fresh fruits and vegetables.” …