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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Broad acre crops are planted on the majority of America’s farmland and have long been at the forefront of ag policy debates. However, significant numbers of high-value vegetable, fruit and flower growers across the U.S. are ready to increase their impact on policy issues – both in the U.S. and around the globe.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be defending Biden administration policies this week, starting today as keynote speaker for the annual Washington meeting of the North American Agricultural Journalists.
Data from pilot projects is already pouring in on the positive impact on health with food prescriptions and medically tailored meals. Now groups are gearing up to make the case for continued funds within the farm bill as well as tapping into the larger pool of health care dollars to change the trajectory of the nation’s declining health and increase the scale of food-as-medicine projects.
The United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association have combined into the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) with Bruce Taylor of Taylor Farms as the chair.
The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an agreement in principle to create a new global trade association.