June 2007

• CREATE-21 Under a new proposal, USDA would reorganize and lead in reinvigorating the uniquely American system of public funding for agricultural education, research and Extension.
• Immigration Reform Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte introduced a bill March 29 to reform the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program.
• Mind the GAPs Beginning in July, any supplier to a USDA food or snack program will be required to pass a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit with a score of 80 percent or above. The audit verifies that growers are adhering to the best practices in FDA?s Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
• Yes or No?