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The USDA seeks comments on the development, coordination, and implementation of a food purchase and distribution program intended to provide additional aid to nonprofits serving Americans in need of nutrition assistance.

New programs and efforts are on the way to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced.

Tanimura & Antle is proud to share that by April, over 4,000 employees will have received the COVID-19 vaccine throughout its operating locations in California, Arizona and Tennessee.

Last week, Christopher Ranch partnered with public health officials from Santa Clara County to bring 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World.

Superfresh Growers hosted the first Superfresh Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

One year after making its first COVID-19 relief delivery to the Houston Food Bank, MountainKing has now shipped more than 1.6 million pounds of fresh potatoes to the non-profit organization.

Engaging all elements of a produce organization proved to be the most useful way to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following appeals by Washington state’s leading agricultural groups, state regulators said fully vaccinated farmworkers do not have to wear a mask or socially distance at work or in congregate housing facilities.

Fresh Innovations California, LLC wraps up their employee COVID-19 vaccination lottery!

As the pandemic slowly begins to ease, what were some of the lessons learned, principles that will help the industry better navigate the realities of today and the unforeseen crises of tomorrow?