USApple Selects 2020 Young Apple Leaders; Expands YAL Program with In-depth Training, Resources

January 28, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced its class of 2020 Young Apple Leaders (YALs). Elevenaccomplished and aspiring young women and men were selected by the organization to join with, and learn from, USApple leaders and mentors throughout the year.

USApple Attends White House Signing of U.S-China Agreement; Commends the Administration

January 16, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association commended President Trump for signing the U.S.- China Phase One Trade Agreement. USApple Chairman Jeff Colombini was invited to the White House for the signing.

Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO U.S. Apple Association Re: Introduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

October 31, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

“The U.S. Apple Association applauds Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA,) Dan Newhouse (R-Wash) and others for the introduction of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, meaningful agriculture labor reforms that will greatly benefit the U.S. apple industry, which relies heavily on foreign born labor.

USApple Kicks Off 2019-20 Apples4Ed School Grant Program

October 10, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association has launched its 2019-20 Apples4Ed initiative—a grant program that supports healthy snacking initiatives in public schools across the United States. USApple will fund five $4,000 healthy snacking initiatives on campuses in 2020.

USApple’s Bair Urges USMCA Passage at Trade Press Event

September 16, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

The event took place at the International Trade Center during the final stop of the Farmers for Free Trade motorcade tour, which has spanned 20,000 miles, 30 states and 100 stops, including many orchards and apple businesses. Farmers for Free Trade is a coalition of more than 1,000 agriculture organizations and companies working toward passage of the USMCA.