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Registration for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 2021 Fresh Week is now open and free.

Produce industry show organizers had tough decisions the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was so uncertain what was necessary to maintain health and safety.

As the Southeast Produce Council continues with preparations for Southern Exposure to be held April 6 – 8 in Orlando, Florida, the SEPC team is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of attendees.

The Equitable Food Initiative has a web page with resources that growers/shippers can use to educate farm workers on the coronavirus vaccine.

More help is on the way.

With a 90-10 vote, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment that calls for a direct restaurant relief fund, now part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.

At the most basic level, we are all ready to travel and attend in-person industry events.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with federal partners to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

How did you and your company meet the many challenges of the pandemic? Complete our survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 gift cards plus a matching donation to the charity of your choice.

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is making available a web seminar about farmworker vaccinations.