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Protect Our Produce Petition Gathers 1,425 Signatures, Urges President-Elect Trump to Safeguard U.S. Fruit & Vegetable Production
H-2A guestworkers are essential to the planting, tending, and harvesting of U.S. fruits and vegetables. Federal policymakers must...
Newsroom
Jan 62 min read
Beyond the Fields: A Letter From Abby Jacobson
Dear Editor, As proud fruit and vegetable growers in Michigan, my family has worked hard to provide safe, affordable and healthy food...
Newsroom
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Beyond the Fields: A Letter from Bill Schultz
Dear Editor of the Battle Creek Enquirer, As a proud fruit and vegetable grower in SW Michigan, my family has worked to provide safe,...
Newsroom
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Michigan State Lawmakers Urge Action on Federal Wage Policy Under Temporary, Seasonal Guestworker Program
November 7, 2024 The Honorable Gary Peters United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Peters: We are writing to express...
Newsroom
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Beyond the Fields: A Letter from Bill Birndorf
As a food bank that serves thousands of individuals and families across the state, we have long relied on the generosity of local...
Newsroom
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Protect Our Produce Meets with Congressman Huizenga to Shed Light on Policies Threatening the Future of Michigan Produce
The Protect Our Produce coalition met with U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga (MI-04) to discuss the negative impact the escalating AEWR.
Newsroom
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Protect Our Produce Launches Campaign to Spotlight Policies that Are Putting Fruit and Vegetable Growers Out of Business
“Michigan Grown” could be an option of the past if government wage policies continue to push Michigan growers to breaking point Coalition...
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