Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO U.S. Apple Association Re: Reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act March 3, 2021

March 4, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

“The U.S. Apple Association applauds today’s reintroduction of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 1537. This legislation is a necessary and important first step in addressing the labor crisis growers and other farmers are experiencing.”

USApple Selects 2021 Young Apple Leaders

February 10, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced its class of 2021 Young Apple Leaders (YALs). Fifteen accomplished and aspiring young women and men were selected by the organization to join with, and learn from, USApple leaders and mentors throughout the year.

USApple: 2021 Young Apple Leader Applications Now Open

December 8, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today launched its application process for the 2021 Young Apple Leader (YAL) class. Interested applicants have until Dec. 31, 2020 to submit their applications.

USApple Donates to Emergency Feeding Program for School Kids

October 28, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announced it has donated funding from its grant program, Apples4Ed, to the School Nutrition Foundation’s “Help Feed School Kids Now!” emergency feeding campaign.

USApple Passes Gavel to New Board Chair

September 11, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association has named a new chair to lead its board of directors. Mike Preacher, a marketing executive for one of the country’s leading fruit grower and shipping companies, will serve the 2020-21 term.