This week in Monterey, Calif., USDA began a series of public hearings to examine a proposal to create a national marketing agreement for leafy greens. This is the first a in a series of hearings to will be held across the country over the next four weeks.

United Fresh, one of the proponent groups supporting this effort is encouraging members to participate and present their views.

"We are pleased USDA has initiated these hearing and we strongly recommend that our members interested in this proposal to attend and express their views about this agreement. Such an agreement would help provide a strong science-based framework to improve the quality of U.S. and imported leafy green products," said Robert Guenther, United Fresh senior vice president of public policy.

To learn more about the hearings times, locations and how to get involved click here or please contact Guenther or United Fresh Vice President of Communications Ray Gilmer.