Packer Insight — Ag labor survey, produce artists, New York Produce Show

Catch up with the notable news of the week in this conversation between The Packer’s editors Tom Karst, Chris Koger, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder.

Clockwise from top left: Amy Sowder, Ashley Nickle, Tom Karst, Chris Koger.
Clockwise from top left: Amy Sowder, Ashley Nickle, Tom Karst, Chris Koger.
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Catch up with the notable news of the week in this conversation between The Packer’s editors Tom Karst, Chris Koger, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder.

For more on these topics, check out the following articles:

WATCH: Produce Artist Award Series Fall 2020 Results Webinar — PMG highlighted work from more than four dozen merchandisers and produce managers in the Produce Artist Award Series Fall 2020 Results Webinar, which featured top-notch seasonal display photos and expert commentary.

USDA to reinstate agricultural labor survey — On, off and on again.

New York Produce Show addresses pandemic past, present, future — The virtual New York Produce Show and Conference kicked off with a message from New York Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, who addressed the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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