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Nassif and Others Continued Immigration Talks: Update

This week, Senators Feinstein, Rubio, and Bennet continued negotiations with CEO’s from members of the Ag Workforce Coalition (AWC) and the United Farm Workers (UFW). Tom Nassif was in Washington this week to continue participation in the negotiations. The Senate is continuing to press forward with drafting immigration legislation and efforts to conclude the agriculture piece have intensified.

Ken Barbic Mar 07 2013 in

FDA to hold Q&A Sessions on Produce Rule

The Produce Safety Alliance, in collaboration with the FDA, will be hosting a series of Q & A teleconferences to discuss specific sections of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Proposed Produce Safety Rule.

Sonia Salas Mar 07 2013 in Regulations

Arizona Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Accepting Applications

Arizona Specailty Block Grant applications are now available.

The 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – Farm Bill manual is now available and applications are now being accepted in Arizona.

AnnaMarie Knorr Mar 07 2013 in Agriculture

Immigration Reform Activity Heats Up

Immigration reform talks are heating up in DC.

Leadership in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives is moving forward in earnest with immigration reform, leaving many to believe that hearings may be held in April and a bill could be on its way to passage this summer.

Ken Barbic Mar 07 2013 in Politics

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