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FDA Announces Plan to Revise Key FSMA Provisions

In a statement today from Michael Taylor, Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine, the FDA announced that the agency plans to revise key provisions of the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act rules affecting farmers and then seek further comment from the public on the proposed revisions.

Hank Giclas Dec 19 2013 in

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Western Growers

Picture of a Christmas Card That Reads Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

With the holidays just around the corner and as your thoughts turn to enjoying this special season with family and friends, Western Growers would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year.

Today’s Spotlight will be the last planned issue of 2013. Also, as a reminder, Western Growers’ offices will be closed on December 25th and January 1st.

See you again next year!

Western Growers Dec 19 2013 in Membership

Must Your Produce Be Shipped In Interstate Commerce for PACA Regulations To Apply?

Many shippers believe that produce must cross State lines (Interstate Commerce) in order for the PACA to have jurisdiction.

Tom Oliveri Dec 19 2013 in Collections and PACA Support

DWR Announces Drought Management Team and Need for Voluntary Water Transfers

Today, the state Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the formation of a Drought Management Team to prepare for and reduce potential impacts of what is expected to be a third straight dry year in 2014.

Dave Puglia Dec 17 2013 in Water Supply

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