MST Donation Enhances Expedited Testing Program for Farm Workers

The Grower Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) recently partnered with CVSC to provide expedited test results for farm workers allowing healthy employees to return to their families and jobs more quickly.

GSA: Take Care by Stocking Up on Immune-Boosting Fruits and Vegetables

What will help our body’s vital line of defense to an invading virus? A good diet, with lots of dark green, leafy vegetables and berries.

GSA Statement on FDA & CDC Announcement: Outbreak Investigation of Illnesses Caused by E. coli O157:H7 and Associated with Salinas Grown Romaine Products

It is unacceptable for any consumer to suffer with this illness. While many have worked hard to make needed food safety improvements, it is starkly obvious that we must do more.

H-2A Visa Program – What Is It and Why It Is Needed

Recently the Trump Administration announced new revisions to the H-2A guest worker visa program. Through this announcement and corresponding media reports, it is clear there is some confusion about the H-2A program – what it is, why it is needed, what are the legal requirements and how participating guest workers are treated and protected.

CPS Conference Focuses on Traceability, Implementation and Responsive Research

The Grower Shipper Association of Central California staff joined farmers, farming companies, scientists, trade organization representatives and public health officials at the annual Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Research Symposium in Austin, Texas last week.