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FFVA names new director of membership

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named Bryn Fussell as its new director of membership and the executive director...

6 months ago 1 minute read

FFVA supports discontinuation of USDA’s Farm Labor Survey

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association issued a statement in support of USDA's discontinuation of the Farm Labor Survey.

8 months ago 1 minute read

Ag groups applaud decision vacating 2023 AEWR rule

A federal court vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule.

8 months ago 4 minute read

FFVA supports DOL’s suspension of the 2024 H-2A final rule

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it is suspending enforcement of the 2024 farmworker rule.

10 months ago 1 minute read

Southeast growers brace for Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday night. It could...

2 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA names new board chair, vice chair

MAITLAND, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has named Steven Callaham, chief executive officer...

2 years ago 1 minute read

FFVA criticizes DOL proposed H-2A rule

Sept. 15, 2023 — On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Improving...

3 years ago 1 minute read

FFVA gives hurricane damage update

“Hurricane Idalia brought heavy rain, high winds and a dangerous storm surge to the Big Bend region of Florida,” said...

3 years ago 1 minute read

FFVA says government ag wage rate to increase dramatically for Florida growers

From the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753: The USDA released the results of its most recent Farm Labor...

3 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA’s statement on USTR’s response to Section 301 petition

Oct. 23, 2022 — Today’s action by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is a positive step toward securing trade relief...

4 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA issues update on Hurricane Ian

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 Statement on Hurricane Ian Our thoughts and prayers are with all impacted by...

4 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA announces Class 12 of emerging leaders program

MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 today announced the selection of 14 up-and-coming agriculture industry...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Florida ag groups praise efforts to combat unfair trade practices

MAITLAND, Fla. – On Sept. 8, 2022, a bipartisan group of Florida’s congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio...

4 years ago 3 minute read

A Florida check-in

Recently I was able to do an email interview with Christina Morton, director of communications for the Florida Fruit and...

4 years ago 5 minute read

FFVA says ITC Report on Cucumber, Squash imports shows harm to domestic growers

FFVA BB #:153753 Statement on ITC Report on Cucumber, Squash Imports January 14, 2022 — For decades, unfair trade practices...

4 years ago 4 minute read

FFVA scholarship program receives $50,000 gift

From left: Sonia Tighe; Mike Joyner; Mike Stuart; and Alan Hair MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FDACS marketing division receives FFVA honors

MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) BB #:153753 has honored the Florida Department of Agriculture and...

5 years ago 2 minute read

New class of FFVA’s emerging leaders announced

MAITLAND, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2021) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 today announced the selection of 15...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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