ISSUE 1091
Wal-Mart has announced it intends to help Florida
growers hit by hurricanes by posting signs in the produce section of its Florida
stores letting customers know that while some fruits and vegetables might look
a little different than usual, buying Florida produce is helping the state's farmers
get back on their feet. Displays of tomatoes,
citrus, peppers, squash and cucumbers in Wal-Mart stores will include a sign that
reads: "The appearance and size of many fruits and vegetables may change
due to crop destruction from Hurricane Wilma. Please help us support your Local
Florida Growers during this time.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP (Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.) AG
OFFICIALS, LEGISLATORS TOUR STORM-DAMAGED OPERATIONS JOHANNS ANNOUNCES NEW RMA ADMINISTRATOR WAL-MART HELPS FLORIDA FARMERS AFTER HURRICANE BY PROMOTING LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE FDACS, RETAILER TO PROMOTE FLORIDA PRODUCTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN FARMWORKER ADVOCACY GROUP TARGETING MCDONALD’S PBH FOUNDATION URGES KIDS TO “GO WILD” IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PRODUCTION MANAGER WRITE
THAT LETTER TO THE EDITOR - WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FFVA
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