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Leafy Greens Industry Continues to Develop New Industry-wide Metrics for Water

March 29, 2019 California Leafy Green Handler Marketing Agreement

Responding to issues of the past year, the leafy greens industry is continuing to address required water standards, particularly those related to use of surface waters. The LGMA is committed to strengthening its required food safety practices for all certified LGMA members who produce 99% of the leafy greens produced in California. …

Food Safety Expert Greg Komar joins the California LGMA Staff

January 24, 2019 California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) is pleased to announce that Greg Komar has been hired as the organization’s new Technical Director. Mike Villaneva, the LGMA’s current Technical Director, is retiring in May of 2019. Komar will report directly to LGMA CEO, Scott Horsfall. …

LGMA: Government Shutdown Has No Impact on Romaine Safety

January 16, 2019 California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

“Government food safety audits of leafy greens fields in the southern desert areas of California and Yuma, AZ are continuing as usual,” said Scott Horsfall, CEO of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement. “These efforts are not impacted by the current government shutdown and, the leafy greens community continues to work diligently to protect public health.” …