Government Relations: GROW - Government Advocacy

PMA Grassroots Employer Toolkit - Voter Participation & Involvement

One of the most critical ways to influence policymakers is to ensure that the people who understand produce marketing issues are the ones in office! Following are ideas for reaching out to candidates, as well as ways to inspire others in your business to get involved.

US Government Relations News

FDA Lifts Consumer Advisory on Consuming Mexican Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers from Mexico - 08/28/2008

Salmonella outbreak over: CDC - 08/28/2008

USDA proposes to allow the importation of sweet oranges and grapefruits from Chile - 08/28/2008

Temporary suspension of Order Provisions in various Florida Citris - 08/28/2008

Increased funding in the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program due to Farm Bill - 08/28/2008