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PMA provides industry guidance on USDA direct payments for specialty crop producers
- General News
All payments will be limited to $250,000 per person or legal entity and participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) does not impact eligibility for CFAP or other USDA farm aid programs.
PMA, United issue letter to USDA offering food box assistance
- General News
The following letter was sent by the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association following the USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box selection process.
PMA, Partnership for a Healthier America launch COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund
- General News
The program will provide a sustainable and tangible solution to help the nation address one of its most enduring challenges: food insecurity.
Trump to sign more small business stimulus
- General NewsThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a $484 billion stimulus bill yesterday after the Senate passed …
PMA Virtual Town Hall focuses on e-commerce
- Retail
The Produce Marketing Association put together a panel of e-commerce experts to discuss how that area is faring for its upcoming Virtual Town Hall scheduled for April 22.
Some government inspections postponed while others continue during pandemic
- General NewsA Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said a company’s employee testing positive for COVID-19 should not …
Produce Marketing Association launches “Joy of Fresh” consumer marketing campaign
- General News
To reassure consumers fresh fruits and vegetables are available and safe during the COVID-19 crisis, the Produce Marketing Association has launched a new consumer marketing campaign, the "Joy of Fresh."
VIDEO: PMA’s Richard Owen on the stimulus package, resources during COVID-19
- Analysis
Greg Johnson spoke with the Richard Owen, vice president of global trade for the Produce Marketing Association about which provisions of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package could benefit the produce industry, and what PMA is doing for members during the COVID-19 crisis.
Senate relief bill has help for ag companies
- General NewsThe United States Senate passed a $2 trillion emergency bill the night of March 25, and …
Consumers need reminders that COVID-19 isn’t transmitted by food
- General News
It’s important for the produce industry and its advocates to tell and remind consumers that COVID-19 is not transmitted via fresh produce nor its packaging.