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October 2009 > Hearing on proposed leafy greens marketing agreement Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Jacksonville

Public hearings are being held across the nation to give people a chance to weigh in on a proposed marketing agreement to cover the handling of leafy green vegetables and products in the United States. The proposed agreement would authorize the development and implementation of production and handling regulations. The hearing in Florida is scheduled in Jacksonville Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk,1515 Prudential Drive, (904) 396–5100. FOG encourages attendance by any person interested in preserving the ability of small and family farmers to compete in the leafy greens industry.

For information about the public hearings or FOG's policy positions, visit http://www.foginfo.org, call 352.377.6345 or email fog@foginfo.org.

RESOURCES

Federal Register: Leafy Green Vegetables Handled in the United States; Hearing on Proposed Marketing Agreement No. 970
FOG Policy