The Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit and Vegetable Program invites you to take part in a series of free, interactive webinars on its many programs and services. At each webinar, participants will hear a presentation from a USDA expert on a specific topic, be introduced to our staff, and take part in an interactive question and answer session.
These informative webinars are designed for fruit and vegetable growers, packers, shippers, processors, wholesalers and retailers of all sizes. All of the webinars are free and available to anyone with Internet access. Registration is, however, required and space is limited. Log on today to register – it's your first step to gaining a competitive edge and learning how we can work together to meet your unique business needs. If you miss a webinar, just visit our Webinar Archive to watch it online.
Follow the links next to the webinar titles below for full information on each session and to register.
Getting the Most from the Fruit and Vegetable Market News Retail Report March 28, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time http://bit.ly/y6w4jS
An Introduction to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) April 25, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern time http://bit.ly/wWgF3j http://bit.ly/wWgF3j
An introduction to USDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Orders and Agreements July 18, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern time http://bit.ly/ztfNAN
USDA’s Fresh Produce Market Inspection Basics August 16, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern time http://bit.ly/yz6PTG
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