The stakes are high for the Nov. 3 election, and industry leaders will discuss the results and what it might mean for the produce industry in a live panel on Nov. 12 at The Packer’s virtual West Coast Produce Expo.
The session features Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy at the United Fresh Produce Association; Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas; Dave Puglia, president of Western Growers; and Jim Wiesemeyer, policy analyst for Pro Farmer.
The session, moderated by Tom Karst, editor of The Packer, will look at implications for the industry in the results of the House, Senate and presidential election contests.
While a trade war with China has led to U.S. export declines, President Trump has received broad support from farmers, including fresh produce growers.
In a September poll on the LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group, 72% of those voting predicted Trump will be re-elected to a second term. Many recent polls show Biden with a lead over Trump in many key states.
Registration for the West Coast Produce Expo is online .
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