United Fresh Campaign to
Grow Produce Power in Washington

The fresh produce industry needs your help! Support United’s Produce Power Fund  in our battle to convince Congress and Administration officials to support the future
of our industry.

A new Administration and Congress mean new opportunities, but these also mean new challenges for our industry such as potentially harmful legislation in food safety, labor laws and more.  With new players who simply don’t know or understand our industry’s views on key policy issues, it is more important than ever to support the United Fresh Campaign to Grow Produce Power in Washington.

You Choose Where To Direct Your Support:

We recognize that your company may have specific policy priorities. This campaign allows you to choose which program you wish to direct your support, or you can make an unrestricted contribution.  Your investment in United Fresh’s government relations program literally returns billions of dollars to the fresh produce industry, and we’re grateful for your support! Investing in the future of the produce industry can be done easily online or by simply filling out this form  and faxing to 202-303-3430.

Preserve the Right to a Secret Ballot: “Card-check” legislation would deny employees secret ballot voting on union formation. There is overwhelming support in the House of Representatives and a promise from President Obama to sign this bill. Our future hinges on just a few Senators in key states. We need hard cash to take our message to states where agriculture may not rule, but every child and family needs access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables. Invest Today
Promote Strong, Scientific Food Safety Policy: There’s no question that food safety reform is coming.  That train has left the station and it’s headed straight for fresh produce, with farm-level rules, traceability mandates, import regulations, and much more. Having led the industry in our call for consistent, science-based standards for several years, United is well-positioned to shape the ultimate food safety rules.  But again, with new players at the table, we need to educate the leaders who have  our industry’s future in their hands. Invest Today
Provide a Salad Bar in Every School: Congress is debating the standards for the next five years of school lunches. Research shows that children with access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables choose more, eating as much as one whole additional serving of fresh produce.  Adding a salad bar in every school will help our nation grow produce consumption, combat childhood obesity and instill a lifetime love of fruits and vegetables in our children. Following our huge success in expanding the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable School Snack Program nationally - with over $1 billion committed to fresh produce snacks in schools - we’re working to make 2009 the year of the school salad bar!  We can make a difference in the battle against childhood obesity -  but we need your financial support to carry that message to Congress! Invest Today

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