health

Workers benefit from flu vaccines, COVID-19 boosters

This year has been the worst year for flu in the United States in over a decade, according to recently released federal data. Farmworkers, and especially those who live in shared housing with other workers,... more »

IFPA’s Cathy Burns: This not for the ‘faint of heart’

Despite the remnants of the global pandemic and emergent challenges like inflation, labor, and extreme climate events, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns urged Global Produce & Floral Show guests to capitalize on the... more »

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance outlines farm bill principles

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products, has released its statement... more »

One phone call away: COVID-19 booster clinics for workers

More than 2.5 years after COVID-19 first started disrupting farming activities, outbreaks are still a risk for growers and their workers. Despite completing the initial vaccination series, some people can still get sick from COVID-19. ... more »

Viva Fresh calls for participants in Clean Eating Challenge

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is seeking participants for next year's Clean Eating Challenge. This year, 11 participants completed the third annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge which culminated at April’s Viva Fresh Expo... more »