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North American Produce Transportation Working Group Releases Best Practices
January 23, 2012

North American Produce Transportation Working Group Releases Best Practices Produce Transportation Guidelines Assist Industry and Reduce Potential Disputes January 17, 2012 – The North American ...– Read More

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  • Access funding for producers and packers that is only available through the federal government to national industry associations.
  • Ensure appropriate research is provided to the horticultural sector and that policy makers are kept aware of sector priorities and changing needs.
  • Assist commodity sectors when faced with threats to their business.
  • Provide input on foreign trade agreements and ensure a favourable business environment through fair import and export rules.
  • Monitor plant health issues and activities.
  • Facilitate communication and dialogue with value chain stakeholders.
  • Promote equitable risk mitigation programs for all horticultural producers in Canada.
  • Monitor federal employment regulations and continue to support the FARMS and FERMES seasonal worker programs.
  • Work with regional commodity organizations to identify and support specific needs.
  • Coordinate crisis management activities at a national level.