GFVGA
GFVGA seeks nominations for ag labor award
The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is seeking nominations for the Dan Bremer Service Award. The award recognizes individuals or organizations who have provided extraordinary service to the fruit and vegetable industry by... more »
Widespread storm damage reported in Georgia
Strong storms, hail, wind and torrential rain have hammered parts of Georgia over the past week. There are multiple reports of damage to Georgia fruit and vegetable production as well as row crops. As officials... more »
GFVGA supports resolution reversing AEWR changes
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is urging members of the Georgia congressional delegation to support resolutions to reverse changes announced in the Department of Labor’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). The forthcoming... more »
DOL issues H-2A wage rule, ag groups voice displeasure
The Department of Labor issued its new rule for determining wages for ag workers in the H-2A temporary visa program, and industry groups were quick to voice their displeasure with the new rule. The National... more »
Mr. Peach goes extra mile for industry
Attendance at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, which was Jan. 5-8 in Savannah, Georgia, is back to pre-pandemic numbers. Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA), said attendance... more »
Georgia association issues congressional action alert on H-2A
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has issued a call to action on the impending H-2A wage increase. On Dec. 7, the LaGrange, Georgia, growers group urged its members to support the organization’s... more »
GFVGA loses two key contributors to association
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association (GFVGA) has recognized the loss of two of its supporters this summer. The announcement reads as follows: "Steve Sumner, Omega, Georgia, the GFVGA Vice President and longtime board... more »
