Another Helping of Pandemic-Fueled Aid on the Plate for Farmers

Cheers to rave reviews for the first-ever virtual meeting of the International Fruit Tree Association.

President Joe Biden has signed a giant COVID-19 relief bill into law. Learn about provisions that will support produce growers, marketers, and consumers.

Tens of thousands of boxes of apples that were destined for Asia and the Middle East are now stacking up in warehouses.

Although vegetable growers stuck with their original crop plans as shutdowns began, they soon adjusted where needed.

An initiative in California is taking vaccines to the fields, targeting an immigrant work force — many undocumented — that is at high risk for COVID-19.

Though most businesses have coronavirus-related policies for employees, customers, and visitors, few have a plan to manage the arrival of a vaccine.

The pandemic has given folks a new-found respect for what farmers do. A recent Gallup poll confirms that sentiment. Growers need to seize the momentum.

Many producers scrambled for new sales opportunities when their customer and school clients abruptly stopped buying.

OptumServe site at Reedley College will begin to provide 420 vaccinations daily.

We asked you about how pandemic-related disruptions impacted you and how you will adjust this coming year. Here’s what we learned.

See how this formal request would help protect farmworkers and support the specialty crop industry.

Southern California farming operation sells fresh fruit and vegetables to food banks, creating a win for growers and the community.

Ag associations say regulations are ill-conceived, and situation needs to be resolved as 25,000 guestworkers will be arriving soon.

See how a team of experts at UC Davis is working with the agricultural industry and community groups to turn tide on pandemic.

We go one on one with CEO Steve Maxwell to see how it pays to stay plugged in during the pandemic.

American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Tom Skernivitz says a year defined by a pandemic puts all accomplishments into perspective.

The pandemic knocked us down in 2020, but we stood back up in a big way.

Intense demand for ultra-cold freezers dictated by COVID-19 vaccines make this company’s gesture a timely gift.

Many growers who were previously left out of aid previously will now qualify for assistance.