Coronavirus

PMA to Host First Virtual Town Hall Meetings for Members

March 25, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

The Virtual Town Hall: Industry Responds to COVID-19 will be the first in a series of virtual meetings to provide expert insights and cross-industry discussions on the challenges facing the entire produce and floral supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

PBH Salutes Produce Industry Through Omni-Channel Communications Platforms to Support Consumers During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 25, 2020 Produce for Better Health Foundation

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is flexing the power of influencers, as well as their own platforms, to unify the produce industry with consumers during this extraordinary time. With millions of people stuck at home when health and well-being are top of mind, fruits and vegetables should continue to be prominently positioned for their many benefits. …

NPC Launches #EssentialAg Campaign

March 25, 2020 National Potato Council

The National Potato Council launched a new social media campaign to thank all of those working to keep America’s food supply safe, secure, and abundant. …

Threat of Sick Workers at U.S. Meat Plants Forces Policy Changes

March 24, 2020 Deena Shanker and Lydia Mulvany, Bloomberg

In shelter-in-place America, people have been filling their freezers full of meat just in case. Meanwhile, at the plants where the meat is packed, the big question is: What happens if the workers start getting sick? …

Colorado Ag Day at the State Capitol has been Canceled

March 24, 2020 Colorado Agricultural Council

Colorado Ag Day at the State Capitol has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), however, we will still be celebrating agriculture’s contributions to Colorado from a social distance. …