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To identify and prepare the next generation of Western Growers members for positions of leadership within the Western fresh produce industry, WG has inaugurated the sixth class of the Future Volunteer Leaders Program.

A unique program at the University of Florida is asking home gardeners to grow and evaluate new tomato varieties.

The Packer’s editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the news of the week. For more details on all topics, check out these articles.

For United Kingdom and European produce traders, the apple cart has not been upset after all.

Los Angeles Produce Distributors has posted two $250,000 surety bonds to employ Fernando Patoja and Tony Perez, as required by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The Packer’s Editor Tom Karst visited Jan. 13 with Karen Caplan, president and CEO of Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Los Alamitos, Calif.

The FPFC’s Apprentice Program is a member benefit providing education, experience and networking to anyone looking to build leadership skills, develop contacts and learn more about the produce and floral supply chain.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Assistance Program to remain available to eligible producers until all allocated funds are depleted.