On Friday, April 20, the Senate Agriculture Committee released legislative language for the 2012 Farm Bill. After an initial review of the language, much of the GFVGA supported Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance recommendations have been included in this initial proposal. Committee review and debate will begin on Wednesday, April 25 at 9:00 AM. Listed
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GlobalGAP V4 Training from NSF Agriculture
Apr 10, 2012
Overview: This training course is designed for Individuals seeking a better understanding of GlobalG.A.P. IFA V4 food safety audit requirements for ranch and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables. The course will provide a detailed understanding of the requirements for GlobalG.A.P. IFA V4 implementation and certification. To register click here. Content: In this course an
PrimusGFS Standard Training Seminar, March 6-8 2012
Feb 14, 2012
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association in partnership with Primus Labs is offering a 3-day PrimusGFS Seminar at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton on March 6-8, 2012. This educational conference is designed for those who are interested in knowing about the General and Technical Requirements of the PrimusGFS Certification Standard. This question-by-question format
Produce Transportation Best Practices Released
Jan 24, 2012
Produce Transportation Best Practices Released The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG) has released best practice guidelines for the transportation of produce. The document integrates multiple existing transportation guidelines into one best practices document that can be used throughout North America to provide guidance for seamless product movement and to ensure the ongoing vitality
ACTION REQUESTED!!
Mar 11, 2011
CALL TO ACTION To all Georgia Growers and Agribusinesses, As you know the Georgia House of Representatives has passed House Bill 87 (Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011). The fight is now in the Senate!! The Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 40 out of committee last week and we
2011 Quality Inspection Course
Nov 02, 2010
2011 Quality Inspection Course Dates Announced Hands-on Training Delivers Tangible Benefits for Buyers, Shippers, Receivers & More United Fresh and the USDA have geared up to offer three more of the popular Produce Inspection Training Course in 2011. Presented through the Foundation’s Center for Food Safety & Quality, these hands-on training sessions are designed to
Be Recall Ready
Jun 30, 2010
Be Recall Ready Preparing Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Producers for Recalls August 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. UGA Conference Center, 15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is partnering with Dr. David Gombas of United Fresh Produce Association and Amy Philpott of Watson and Mulhern
United Fresh Pursues GAPs Harmonization Through GlobalGAP
Jun 29, 2010
Working with the GlobalGAP Fruit and Vegetable Sector Committee, Dr. David Gombas, United Fresh senior vice president of food safety and technology, traveled to Cologne, Germany last week to review requests for changes to the fourth version of the GlobalGAP standard. The committee, on which Gombas represents North America, is staffed by 18 volunteer grower
Produce Groups Say No to Exemptions in Senate Food Safety Legislation
Mar 12, 2010
Fifteen produce organizations from across the country sent a letter this week to the U.S. Senate expressing their opposition to exemptions in the pending food safety legislation that is currently before the Senate. While the current bill does not include any exemptions, there are reports that the Senate may be considering these types of carve-outs
WPPC Brings Food Safety Message to Capitol Hill
Mar 12, 2010
More than ever, food safety is top-of-mind for many members of the 111th Congress. The House of Representatives has passed a food safety bill and companion legislation is awaiting Senate action that would fundamentally change the way food is regulated in the United States. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to move forward
