Guenther previews DC fall agenda, talks trade

Giving his outlook on the next few months in Washington D.C., Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association, talks with Tom Karst, editor of The Packer, on Aug. 14

Robert Guenther of United Fresh spoke with The Packer's editor Tom Karst on Aug. 14 about what the industry can expect out of Congress this fall.
Robert Guenther of United Fresh spoke with The Packer’s editor Tom Karst on Aug. 14 about what the industry can expect out of Congress this fall.
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Giving his outlook on the next few months in Washington D.C., Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association, talks with Tom Karst, editor of The Packer, on Aug. 14.

Guenther talks about the upcoming Congressional agenda and reviews the status of the hot-button issues of immigration, trade and the farm bill. Guenther also previews the Sept. 24-26 the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference.

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