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Food Safety Update of Cantaloupe Growers May 23 in Tifton

May 14, 2012 – 7:01 am |  Filed Under: 
Food Safety Update for Cantaloupe Growers: Lessons Learned from the Colorado Outbreak May 23, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) Tift County Extension Office 1468 Carpenter Road South Tifton, GA No matter the size of your operation, cantaloupe producers have felt the devastating market hit with food born illness outbreaks across the nation in recent months and years. The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is actively participating in industry initiatives to find and implement new research, pathogen detection methods, and even simply improve best management practices for cantaloupe growers. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, GFVGA is
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Senate Ag Committee Releases Legislative Language for 2012 Farm Bill

April 23, 2012 – 11:44 am |  Filed Under: 
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 below are some of the highlights of the Farm Bill proposal that affect our growers; however, there are several key elements yet to be reviewed and analyzed by the Alliance. We will keep you informed as more information is available to be shared. ACTION ITEM
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PrimusGFS Training Seminar BACK by Popular Demand–SOLD OUT

March 19, 2012 – 8:29 am |  Filed Under: 
Back by popular demand, the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association in partnership with Primus Labs is offering ANOTHER a 3-day PrimusGFS Seminar at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton on March 28-30, 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 will provide information needed to deepen your understanding of the audit checklist requirements as well as provide insight as to if this is the best system for your operation. This seminar will also include an OPTIONAL 4th day Auditor Training
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Primus GFS Standard Training Seminar BACK by popular demand

February 19, 2012 – 12:23 pm |  Filed Under: 
Back by popular demand, the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association in partnership with Primus Labs is offering ANOTHER a 3-day PrimusGFS Seminar at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton on March 28-30, 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 will provide information needed to deepen your understanding of the audit checklist requirements as well as provide insight as to if this is the best system for your operation. This seminar will also include an OPTIONAL 4th day Auditor Training
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Produce Transportation Best Practices Released

January 24, 2012 – 5:37 am |  Filed Under: 
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 of the carrier sector. The guidelines were reviewed and endorsed by the Blue Book and the Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) to ensure compliance with industry trading guidelines for North America. The 25-member NAPTWG represents fresh produce transportation stakeholders from associations and industry groups across North
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Southeast Growers Await High-Quality Peach Crop

May 6, 2011 – 12:05 pm |  Filed Under: 
Southeast Growers Await High-Quality Peach Crop Click HERE for the full article.
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