P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (lance@freshfrommexico.com) or Allison Moore (amoore@freshfrommexico.com) ITC Blueberry Determination Helps USMCA Move Forward Imported blueberries found not to be cause of serious injury; however Southeastern growers continue to threaten USMCA with unsubstantiated claims NOGALES, Az. (Feb. 11, [...]
P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (lance@freshfrommexico.com) or Allison Moore (amoore@freshfrommexico.com) FPAA Supports the nomination of Thomas Vilsack as Sec. of Agriculture and Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas joins letter in support for nominees [...]
From the FPAA President Produce Workers - Roll Up Your Sleeves Folks, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. The business of getting back to business, that is. Produce workers in Santa Cruz County will soon be getting their first shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is an important development that [...]
Vaccine Status - Arizona Due to there being a limited supply of vaccines, there is a phased approach to distribution. At this time, select Arizona counties have begun Prioritized Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine prioritization, which includes education and childcare workers, protective services occupations, and adults 75 and older. Produce & agriculture workers are also [...]
P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (lance@freshfrommexico.com) or Allison Moore (amoore@freshfrommexico.com) January 12, 2021 FPAA Lauds Congressional Effort to Preserve Promise of USMCA Sens. Sinema and Moran Stand with their Constituents NOGALES, Az. (Jan. 12, 2021) – With billions of dollars at [...]
P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (lance@freshfrommexico.com) or Allison Moore (amoore@freshfrommexico.com) January 6, 2021 Andrea Ortega joins the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas as the new Communications Coordinator Supporting the mission of the organization, Ortega will work on strengthening the efforts [...]
Dear Members, November is a month of change. The changing of the leaves, the changing of the weather, the changes we see around our communities as our winter produce season starts to get busier and busier. As the days noticeably get shorter, workdays get noticeably longer and more hectic as the boxes of fresh fruits and [...]
The Mariposa Community Health Center has entered into an agreement with Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute to provide SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) testing, utilizing a simple saliva collection method for our community. When November 10th, 12th, &, 13th @ Desert Shadows Middle School Time All sites will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm Where 340 Boulevard Del Rey David, Nogales Az [...]
Santa Cruz County and Mariposa Community Health Clinic presented important information in mitigating the spread of Covid-19. Over the next several months, it is extremely important to maintain mitigation strategies for both the Flu and Covid-19. The Flu and Covid-19 have similar symptoms, with loss of taste and smell being particular to Covid-19. The only way [...]
