USDA Webinar Series for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry

The Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit and Vegetable Program  invites you to take part in a series of free, interactive webinars on our many programs and services.  At each webinar, you’ll 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.

Take a look at all we have to offer.  Follow the links next to the webinar titles below for full information on each session and to register.  We’ll see you online!

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
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

More to come…