California Fresh Fruit Association is a voluntary public policy organization that represents California fresh fruit growers & shippers.
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26 Nov 2024
@CalFreshFruit endorses @RepJimCosta for Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. He has been an invaluable resource for farmers and is the right choice to help negotiate our next Farm Bill and will be a strong advocate in promoting agricultural trade.
23 Nov 2024
This week, I announced my intention to run for the Ranking Member position of the House Agriculture Committee.
See more about my plan: tinyurl.com/2b2h95e7
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18 Oct 2024
Join CFFA in attending the 7th Annual Ag One West Side Alumni and Friends Luncheon on November 7, at Fresno Equipment Company in Five Points. It will be a great lunch and fantastic company supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders studying at Fresno State.
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12 Sep 2024
This week, CFFA President @DanielTHartwig visited Washington, D.C. to participate in the International Fresh Produce Association's Government Relations meeting. Additionally, he met with @RepJimCosta, @RepDavidValadao and @RepVinceFong, along with staff from @Senlaphonza office.
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15 Aug 2024
Yesterday, CFFA hosted members in Sacramento for the Association's annual Fruit Delivery. The group met with members of the state legislature along with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Undersecretary Christine Birdsong to deliver lunch boxes filled with fresh fruit.
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23 May 2024
This week CFFA Board Chairwoman Melissa Frank, President Daniel Hartwig, and Director of Government and Public Policy Adam Borchard were in Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings with USDA and Congressional offices to discuss market access, ag technology and the 2024 Farm Bill
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2 May 2024
CFFA welcomes the release of the 2024 Farm Bill proposals that were issued by Senator Stabenow and Representative Thompson. The Association is proud to be a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. #CalFreshFruit
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2 Apr 2024
CFFA Director of Trade Caroline Stringer is in Kansas City Missouri this week at the annual USDA Specialty Crop Commodity Procurement meeting. USDA’s purchase programs are essential to Americans struggling to feed their families. #CalFreshFruit #EatFreshFruit #CAGrown
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26 Mar 2024
Congratulations to the @MaddyInstitute’s board chair, Melissa Frank of @Wonderful, on her selection as chairwoman for the @CalFreshFruit board of directors!
25 Mar 2024
At CFFA's recent 88th Annual Meeting, Melissa Frank of @Wonderful was elected to serve as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for 2024/25 fiscal year. She succeeds outgoing Chairman Wayde Kirschenman. CFFA is appreciative to each of them for their service to the industry.
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26 Mar 2024
CFFA President Daniel Hartwig and Director of Trade Caroline Stringer participated in a U.S. agribusiness trade mission to South Korea. Hartwig and Stringer were joined by USDA Under Secretary for Trade& Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross
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25 Mar 2024
At CFFA's recent 88th Annual Meeting, Melissa Frank of @Wonderful was elected to serve as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for 2024/25 fiscal year. She succeeds outgoing Chairman Wayde Kirschenman. CFFA is appreciative to each of them for their service to the industry.
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20 Mar 2024
It’s time for our annual “A Dozen Reasons” list to celebrate the bounty of choices in the produce aisle and remind everyone why it’s so important to eat more fruits and vegetables for better health and a longer life. bit.ly/4cmgM5Q
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29 Feb 2024
Great turnout this morning at Reedley College for CFFA’s Food Safety seminar. The Association’s strategic partner George Nikolich led a discussion on managing listeria in fresh fruit packing houses. Thank you to James G. Parker Insurance Associates for sponsoring the coffee.
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2 Feb 2024
Great news for California’s fresh fruit industry! Strong trade agreements help level the playing field and create meaningful opportunities for steady growth.
@RepJimCosta @RepJimmyPanetta @RepAdrianSmith
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27 Jan 2024
Today, CFFA President Daniel Hartwig had the opportunity to participate in a meeting with California Senator @Senlaphonza and @RepJimCosta. He was a part of group of several representatives brought together to discuss ag mechanization, trade and water issues.
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8 Nov 2023
The California Fresh Fruit Association leadership is pleased to announce that Daniel Hartwig has been selected to serve as the next President of the organization. #CalFreshFruit
For more information, please visit cafreshfruit.com/wp-content/…
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18 Aug 2023
Today, @CalFreshFruit delivered over 110 lunch boxes to the legislative offices in Sacramento as part of its annual Fruit Delivery, with the hope to remind decision makers of the bountiful produce that comes from across the state. #EatFreshFruit #CAGrown #FruitDelivery2023
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1 Aug 2023
In this opinion piece, @ianflemay of @CalFreshFruit discusses the Specialty Crop Mechanization Assistance Act of 2023. agri-pulse.com/articles/1977…
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28 Jul 2023
As this vital bill is introduced, the association's Ian LeMay tells how mechanization will be a boon for growth in the specialty crop segment... @calfreshfruit #freshproduce #news andnowuknow.com/headlines/ca…
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21 Jul 2023
This week, CFFA staff in collaboration with other ag organizations participated in a two-day tour with the chair and board members from the ALRB. The tour included stops at Association member operations Greene and Hemly and The Specialty Crop Company. #EatFreshFruit
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