The Packer seeks input for Kern County produce section
(Census of Agriculture)

The Packer is seeking supplier input for the Kern County Produce Section.  

The section publishes April 19. 

Growers and marketers of Kern County produce crops are invited to fill out the online survey, available here. The survey will be used to help build story lines for the special section.

The survey asks for crop outlook information, business and packaging updates, organic produce, labor and other industry trends.  

Please complete the survey by April 12.

To send pictures, and for questions about the survey, contact Tom Karst, editor of The Packer, at news@thepacker.com.


 

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