News - Resources Category: Apple Advocacy
Reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Statement by Jim Bair,President & CEOU.S. Apple AssociationMarch 3, 2021 “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. We thank Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) … Continued
Jim Bair’s Statement on the 2020 Presidential Inauguration
Statement by Jim Bair,President & CEOU.S. Apple AssociationRe: President Joseph Biden InaugurationJan. 20, 2021 “As President-elect Joseph Biden is sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States, the U.S. Apple Association looks forward to working with the Biden Administration on our top advocacy priorities. We applaud the Biden team for meetings with USApple and other … Continued
Following a Turbulent Year, the Apple Industry Looks to Rebound, Says USApple
Falls Church, Va. (August 21, 2020)—Following a shaky year, including COVID-19 market losses, the apple industry is cautiously optimistic, said U.S. Apple Association President and CEO Jim Bair today at the industry’s 125th Annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference. The virtual two-day meeting showcased growers, apple business leaders, and diverse speakers and topics, including Bair’s State of … Continued
USMCA Enters into Force
USApple, National Apple Industry Appeal for CFAP Funding; USDA Analysis Flawed, Says Groups
June 16, 2020 (Falls Church, Va.)—The U.S. Apple Association, joined by apple organizations across the nation, today urged the Agriculture Department to reconsider growers for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) funding. According to the groups, USDA’s analysis that determined apple prices and grower eligibility is fatally flawed and does not match the reality of what … Continued
Growers Urge Sec. Perdue to Consider Tree Fruit in CARES ACT Funding; USApple Launches COVID-19 Resource Site
Falls Church, Va. (April 13, 2020)—In an effort led by the U.S. Apple Association and Northwest Horticultural Council, tree fruit organizations are urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to consider the unique circumstances of growers during allocation of CARES Act funding. A letter sent to Sec. Perdue by a coalition of national, state and regional tree … Continued
Apple Tree Insurance Program Video
A video on the new apple tree crop insurance policy is now available below. The video was produced by the AgriLogic consulting group, who worked with USApple on the development of the policy. It provides an overview of the new policy, coverages and basic terms and conditions. Apple Tree Overview from AgriLogic Consulting on Vimeo.
Agriculture Workforce Coalition’s 3/17/20 Letter
The following is a letter from the Agriculture Workforce Coalition on behalf of numerous agricultural councils and associations regarding the suspension of regular visa processing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. March 17, 2020 The Honorable Mike Pompeo Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Pompeo: We are writing to express deep concern … Continued
USApple Joins Ag Groups, Calls for State Department to Expedite Ag Worker Visas
Falls Church, Va. (March 18, 2020)—The U.S. Apple Association today joined other national agriculture organizations calling on the State Department to expedite all H-2A and other non-immigrant agricultural worker visas. In a letter to Secretary Mike Pompeo, the Ag Workforce Coalition, of which USApple is a founding member, called for the State Department to treat … Continued