Membership Directory - North American Blueberry Council

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Together, growingthe blueberry industry!

KEN PATTERSON NABC Chair

KASEY CRONQUISTNABC President

Dear NABC members,

Welcome to the 2021 NABC Membership Directory! We’re excited to once again provide this critical resource designed to help NABC members connect and collaborate, and to offer some insight into our committees and key initiatives.

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to read about the important work the United Blueberry Task Force is doing, learn more about the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s referendum that’s underway – and vote – and discover all of our advocacy efforts on behalfof blueberry growers and other industry stakeholders.

Together, we’re championing the blueberry industry, keepingmembers up to date, providing timely resources and making our voices heard in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

We greatly appreciate your support of the NABC community and look forward to continuing our work to inspire all the possibilitiesfor blueberries.

Ken Patterson Kasey CronquistNABC Chair NABC President

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Uniting the industry

The United Blueberry Task Force (UBTF) was establishedin March 2021 by NABC Chair Ken Patterson to facilitatecross-industry, solution-focused conversations regardingcurrent and future issues and opportunities that impact the continued growth of the domestic and global blueberry industry.

The globally representative industry leaders who serveon the UBTF are working to determine the best strategiesfor finding and allocating industry funds and resourcesthat most effectively address industry-wide issues andopportunities, ensuring success for all blueberry industry stakeholders for years to come.

Because ensuring the future of the blueberry industryrequires hard work today. Which is why the UBTF iscommitted to these principles:

• Moving past the 201 investigation and focusing on future opportunities and possibilities.• Working together to inspire solutions that solve the most important problems, while uniting the industry. • Avoiding rehashing the past.• Adjusting USHBC and NABC plans and programs to better position the industry moving ahead.• Building new programs that address as many issues as possible that caused the 201 to happen.

As the NABC and the UBTF continues to develop, it willinspire solutions that solve the industry’s most important problems, while uniting us under a singular purpose:Growing blueberry demand and consumption acrosssales channels, ensuring future growth in both the volumeand value of the blueberry category.

Here’s a look at the agreed uponpriorities of the UBTF:

Increased Promotions and MarketingBuild better marketing programs based on marketsegmentation and channel development.

Improved Data and InsightsCreate a world-class industry database coveringsupply, demand, historical price and inventory.

Industry AdvocacySignificantly raise the profile of the blueberry industryin Washington, D.C.; breakdown trade barriers andimprove delivery to help drive global demand.

Finally, the UBTF developed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) that guides cross-industryincremental funding to support fresh and processedblueberry demand-driving activities across multiplechannels. The MOU creates a framework for:

• Volunteering contributions of $18/ton from importers of record.• Requiring the majority of imported production to participate.• Establishing an NABC United Blueberry Advisory Committee.

This unified incremental effort, guided by a collectiveof U.S. growers, U.S. marketers and importers, will sourcethe incremental funds necessary to increase theeffectiveness of the blueberry checkoff (USHBC) asa catalyst for future growth of domestic and globaldemand.

In the nearly five months since its creation, the UBTFhas shown that with a united purpose, the NABC canbring the industry together unlike any other organizationin the world!

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United Blueberry Task Force members

UBTF members were selected to not only bring a collabor-ative and constructive spirit to the table, but to also ensure we have a strong cross section of state, region countryand role in the industry (grower, marketer, importers, etc.) represented. These task force members set a new bench-mark for global cooperation in developing and guidinginitiatives that will support and strengthen domestic and global blueberry markets.

Current contributorsAgriculture Capital Berry FreshCalifornia Giant Berry FarmsCamposol Driscoll’sFamilyTree Farms HortifrutGiddingsNorth Bay Produce Wish Farms

Contact one of us to join thegrowing group of supporters!

NABC President Kasey [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

UBTF members were recognized at Innovate 2021 in Salem, Oregon.

Grower StatesCalifornia – Bill SteedFlorida – Brittany LeeGeorgia – Michael RaileyMichigan – Tom BodtkeNew Jersey – Art GallettaNorth Carolina – Neil MooreOregon – Hugh EiseleWashington – Bryan Sakuma

Country RepresentativesCanada – Jack Bates, BC Blueberry CouncilChile – Felipe Silva, Chilean Blueberry CommitteeMexico – Jose Bustamante, AneberriesPeru – Daniel Bustamante, ProArandanos

Industry StakeholdersAgriculture Capital – Tom Avinelis, CEOAgroberries – Jorge Andres Varela, PresidentCalifornia Giant Berry Farms – Joe Barsi, PresidentCamposol – Jose Antonio Gomez, Managing DirectorDriscoll’s – Soren Bjorn, PresidentFamily Tree Farms – David Jackson, Owner/FarmerHortifrut – Juan Ignacio Allende, CEONaturipe – Brian Bocock, VP of Product ManagementNorth Bay Produce – Nick Osmulski, PresidentReiter Affiliated Companies – Hector Lujan, President & CEOSilver Valley Farms – Ray Biln, General ManagerWish Farms – JC Clinard, COO

GOAL

$3M+Fund Raise

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Support a healthy,successful blueberry industry

As you’re reading this membership directory, we’remidway through the voting period for the referendumthat will determine the future of the USHBC. Which means there’s still time for you to support it by voting “yes!”

Why? Because a “yes” vote is a vote in favor of allowingthe USHBC to continue its work to support a healthyand successful blueberry industry. The NABC has ledthe charge for the continuation of the USHBC, and ourreasons are many.

We believe the continuation of the USHBC means abrighter future for the entire blueberry industry andfor your business. USHBC acts as the national voice forblueberries, with strategic positioning, creative contentand smart marketing tactics that keep blueberries in themedia spotlight, in every shopping cart, on every menu,on peoples’ minds and in their mouths.

After all, increased demand for blueberries doesn’t just happen; it takes a united effort to drive sales and maintain momentum. And it’s working!

Here’s the proof:

• Growing demand: North American blueberry production has more than doubled since 2000, increasing 188% between 2000 and 2019.• Fresh and frozen blueberries set a record for $2.0 billion in sales at retail in 2019. Fresh blueberries grew in dollar sales by +8% , four times the growth rate of the total produce category where dollar sales grew only +2% in 2019.• Total blueberry consumption is up 700%, and blueberries are now on one in four menus.• Blueberries became the number one preferred berry for the first time in 2012, and a 2021 Patron Study shows blueberries remain at the top of that list.

The USHBC’s No. 1 job is to ensure blueberries equal good business, with strong demand at a fair profit, today andfor future generations of growers. In order to achievethis, NABC members must participate in the referendum,giving our partner council the ability to continue its workto boost the future of the entire blueberry industry.

Add your voice by Oct. 22 using the ballot you receivedby mail. Our industry depends on it! To learn more, visitbit.ly/VoteYesForUSHBC.

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NABC is the voice of the blueberry industry, and ouradvocacy work focuses on ensuring growers and industry stakeholders are represented in Washington, D.C., andbeyond. Advocacy professionals from our LegislativeCommittee and staff participate in legislative andgovernmental affairs activities year-round, often workingin conjunction with other agricultural groups and coalitions.

Bolstered by the strength of our members, we tackle ahost of crop and industry-related issues to support the health of your business and the entire blueberry industry.

Our advocacy focuses on these high-priority areas:

• Trade and tariffs• USDA foods procurement• Food safety• COVID-19 Policy and Government Resources• Labor• Nutrition policy• Specialty crops

Virtual fly-in

In March 2021, NABC hosted a Virtual Fly-In that connected us to the new administration and new Congress, and netted 40 meetings with policymakers and staff.

During those meetings, over 90 participants helped NABC raise the profile of the value of our industry; connect our industry to policymakers and their staff; and advocate for smart policies, funding and programs to support our farms.

The voice of the blueberry industry

National blueberry month

July was once again deemedNational Blueberry Month byCongress, drawing attention tothe industry and the economicand health benefits of blueberries.USHBC helped NABC leveragethe biggest moment of the yearfor blueberries through a campaignthat included a toolkit to help growers and stakeholders drive consumer interest in blueberries and give them new reasons to Grab a Boost of Blue.

Throughout the year, we also guided blueberry growersin becoming advocates in their communities and at the state level, and continued myriad efforts to keep theblueberry industry front and center with lawmakers,regulators, USTR and the USDA.

Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Pat Goin with NABC President Kasey Cronquist during a visit in Michigan.

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NABC OfficersMarch 2O2O – December 2O22

NABC Chair: Ken Patterson Island Grove, LLC2600 SE 193 Avenue Hawthorne, FL 32640(352) [email protected]

1st Vice Chair: Pat Goin Goin’s Blueberry Lane3340 South 750 W.North Judson, IN 46366(574) [email protected]

Second Vice Chair: Teddy KoukoulisFabulous Farms 5 Lake Link Drive Winter Haven, FL 33884 (813) [email protected]

Secretary: Ellie Norris Norris Blueberry Farms 8181 Oak Hill RoadRoseburg, OR 97471(541) [email protected]

Treasurer: Art GallettaAtlantic Blueberry Company 7201 Weymouth RoadHammonton, NJ 08037(609) 561-8600 [email protected]

Past Chair: Tom BodtkeBodtke Farms/Cornerstone Ag 61747 CR 388South Haven, MI 49090(269) 637- [email protected]

President: Kasey CronquistNABC81 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110Folsom, CA 95630(916) [email protected]

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Argentina Federico BayaEarly CropDardo Rocha 3278, piso 1, CP 1640Martinez, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina(+54 11) [email protected]@earlycrop.com

British Columbia: Anju GillBC Blueberry Council275 32160 S. Fraser WayAbbotsford, BC V2S 6H1(604) [email protected]

California: Todd SandersCalifornia Blueberry Commission2565 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 182Clovis, CA 93611(559) [email protected]

Chile: Andres Armstrong Chilean Blueberry Committee Cruz del Sur 133, 2do Piso,Las Condes, Santiago, Chile(56 2) 2472 [email protected]

Florida: Ken PattersonIsland Grove Ag Products Inc.2600 SE 193 Avenue Hawthorne, FL 32640(352) 481-5558

Georgia/Southern States: Alex CorneliusCornelius Farms6488 Cornelius RoadManor, GA 31505(912) [email protected]

Indiana: Pat GoinGoin’s Blueberry Lane3340 South 750 W.North Judson, IN 46366(574) [email protected]

Mexico: Juan Soria MoralesSan Juan Bosco 4299, Col. LomasDe GuadalupeZapopan, Jalisco, Mexico 45038(33) [email protected]

Area Representatives

Michigan/Indiana: George Fritz Jr.Brookside Farms37404 CR 388Gobles, MI 49055(269) [email protected]

Mississippi/Louisiana: Don van de WerkenJ&D Blueberry Farm574 Slade Woodward RoadPoplarville, MS 39470(504) [email protected]

New Jersey: Denny DoyleAtlantic Blueberry7201 Weymouth Road Hammonton, NJ 08037(609) [email protected]

North Carolina: Neil MooreIvanhoe Blueberry Farms 3550 Ivanhoe RoadIvanhoe, NC 28447(910) 532-2880 [email protected]

Oregon: Doug KrahmerBerries Northwest19664 Arbor Grove Road NESt. Paul, OR 97137(503) [email protected]

Peru: Luis Miguel Vegas ProarandanosCalle 21 N ° 713 Office 205 Urb.Corpac, Lima 27, Peru51 980 503 [email protected] Quebec/Lowbush: Jean-Pierre Senneville Senco Inc.1459 Sacre-Coeur BoulevardSaint Felicien, QuebecCanada G8K 1B3(418) [email protected]

Washington: Alan SchreiberWashington Blueberry Commission2621 Ringold RoadEltopia, WA 99330(509) 266-4300 Mobile: (509) [email protected]

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Bylaws Review Committee Maintains bylaws, reviews and proposes updates as needed, helps interpret bylaws when necessary.

John BennettBob CariniDenny DoyleArt GallettaMike MainlandNeil MooreKen Patterson, NABC Chair

Executive CommitteeActs as the primary contact with the president andprovides advice and guidance. Consists of the elected NABC officers.

Ken Patterson, ChairPat Goin, 1st Vice ChairTeddy Kokoulis, 2nd Vice ChairEllie Norris, SecretaryArt Galletta, TreasurerTom Bodtke, Past Chair

Finance CommitteeOversees the finances of the council, includingrecommendation and monitoring of the annual budget;assessment collection and compliance; investmentof council funds; fiscal reporting and auditing.

Teddy Koukoulis, ChairArt GallettaMark HurstEllie NorrisJason SmithKen Patterson, NABC Chair

Good Management Practices CommitteeMaintains consumer confidence and ensures consumers receive a safe, wholesome product through information and education; educates growers and handlers on best practices and regulations governing safe food production; supports the industry’s quality control programs; assistswith the NABC/USHBC crisis management plan; dealswith any issues the USHBC Good Management Practices Committee is precluded from addressing.

Denny DoyleCort BrazeltonVerne GingerichPat GoinKeith RefsniderKen Patterson, NABC Chair

Legislative CommitteeServes as the NABC voice in legislative matters; helpscoordinate member responses to potential issues; and participates in legislative and governmental education efforts with other ag groups. The NABC first vice president chairs this committee.

Pat Goin, ChairCort BrazeltonBob CariniDenny DoyleJeff MalenskyNeil MooreBill SteedKen Patterson, NABC Chair

Nominations and Awards CommitteeConsiders candidates for NABC Executive Committeepositions and recommends them to the board ofdirectors; considers potential candidates and makesrecommendations for the organization’s awardsprogram; aids in the recruitment of new members.

Art Galletta, ChairDave ArenaBob CariniJoe DeGrandchampDenny DoyleMark HurstNeil MooreKen Patterson, NABC Chair

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Trade Task Force A group of subject-matter experts who work on behalfof the NABC Legislative Committee. The task forcefocuses on legislative matters related to U.S. and foreign trade policy, and helps represent NABC and its membersto address issues as they arise.

Dave ArenaRyan AtwoodTom AvinelisRay BilnGuy CottonRob DhaliwalRuss GoodmanShelly HartmannBrittany LeeNeil MooreBryan OstlundNathan SakumaTodd SandersDenny VanderKooi

USDA Foods Procurement Task Force A group of subject-matter experts who work on behalfof the NABC Legislative Committee. The task forcefocuses on legislative matters related to USDA FoodsProcurement Programs and helps represent NABC andits members to address issues as they arise.

Bob CariniDenny DoyleDerek EiseleJeff MalenskyJohn ShelfordKen Patterson, NABC Chair

NABC StaffKasey [email protected]

Andrea WaltersExecutive [email protected]

Alicia AdlerVice PresidentGlobal Business [email protected]

Jennifer SparksVice President, Marketing &[email protected]

Leslie Wada Senior Director of Nutrition and Health [email protected]

Julie FogartyDirector of [email protected]

Adam WinlandFinancial [email protected]

Mandy BoarmanMeeting & Events [email protected]

81 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110,Folsom, CA 95630

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AGRICARE, INC.P.O. Box 1028Jefferson, OR 97352(559) 306-1700 [email protected]

Delegate: Tom AvinelisDescription: Grower, packer

ALMA SUNBELT BLUEBERRIES1117 Bennett Still RoadAlma, GA 31510(912) 632-6001 [email protected]

Delegate: John BennettDescription: Grower, packer

ALWAYS FRESH FARMS, LLC 3755 W. Lake Hamilton Drive Winter Haven, FL 33881(863) 401-3404 [email protected]

Delegate: Matthew GiddingsDescription: Marketer

AMERICAN BLUEBERRIES, LLC3500 NC Highway 133Rocky Point, NC 28457(910) 675-8620 [email protected]

Delegate: Calvin LewisAdmin contact: Sylvia FisherDescription: Grower

ANEBERRIES, A.C.San Juan Bosco 4299Entre Pintores y FranciscoMartinez de la VegaCol. Lomas de GuadalupeZapopan, Jalisco, Mexico52 (33) 3813 [email protected]

Director: Juan Jose Flores Garcia Description: Grower

Grower Members

APPLEGATE ORCHARDS1052 Lake RoadBurbank, WA 99323(509) [email protected]

Delegate: Shirley MasonDescription: Grower

ATLANTIC BLUEBERRY COMPANY7201 Weymouth Road Hammonton, NJ 08037(609) 517-6671 [email protected]

Delegate: Arthur GallettaDescription: Grower, exporter:Fresh, frozen

B.C. BLUEBERRY COUNCIL275 32160 South Fraser WayAbbotsford, BC V2S 6H1 Canada(604) 864-2117 [email protected],[email protected]

Contact: Anju Gill Admin contact: Nina RihalDelegate: Jack Bates Alternate: Ray BilnDescription: Generic promotion,research

BERRY FRESH, LLCP.O. Box 5397Long Beach, CA 90805(310) [email protected]

Delegate: Bruce TurnerDescription: Grower

BERRYHILL FOODS, INC.2887 Mt. Lehman RoadAbbotsford, BC V4X 2N7 Canada(604) 850-1988 [email protected]

Delegate: Heidi HarveyDescription: Grower, processor,exporter: Frozen

BILN FARMS LTD.12814-232 StreetMaple Ridge, BC V2X 6T9 Canada(604) 466-9774 [email protected]

Delegate: Raymon BilnDescription: Grower

BLUEBERRY HILL FARMS, INC.18356 NC Highway 210 E.Ivanhoe, NC 28447(910) 669-2401 (910) [email protected]

Delegate: Chris BarnhillDescription: Grower

BLUEBERRIES OF INDIANA4855 N. Range RoadLaporte, IN 46350(219) 326-8686 [email protected]

Delegate: Charles M. “Mike” MainlandDescription: Grower

BLUEBERRY RANCH, LLC.P.O. Box 647Granger, IN 46530Shipping: 54743 Buckeye RoadMishawaka, IN 46545(574) 255-5773 [email protected]

Delegate: John E. NelsonDescription: Grower, processor,100% organic

BLUE RIVER LEGACY FARMS6693 U.S. Highway 701NElizabethtown, NC [email protected]

Delegate: Brek BurgwegerDescription: Grower, Processor

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BOWERMAN BLUEBERRIES, LTD.2480 N. 160th AvenueHolland, MI 49424(616) 399-0567 [email protected] realblueberries.com

Delegate: Carol BowermanDescription: Grower, packer,shipper

BROOKSIDE FARMS, LLC.17125 36th SreetGobles, MI 49055(269) 628-4004 [email protected]

Delegate: George Fritz & Bill FritzAdmin contact: Bernadine Fritz(Bernie)Description: Grower

CALIFORNIA BLUEBERRYASSOCIATION2565 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 152Clovis, CA [email protected]

CALIFORNIA BLUEBERRYCOMMISSION2566 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 182Clovis, CA 93611(559) 225-3395 [email protected]

Delegate: Todd Sanders,Executive DirectorDescription: State promotionaland research organization

CALIFORNIA GIANT, INC.P.O. Box 1359Watsonville, CA 95077(831) 840-5233 [email protected]

Delegate: Markus Duran Description: Grower, packer, shipper

CARINI FARMS15039 Port Sheldon StreetWest Olive, MI 49460(616) 399-2052 [email protected]

Delegate: Bob CariniDescription: Grower, processor:Fresh, frozen

CAROL SUE BLUEBERRY FARMP.O. Box 280Hampstead, NC 28443(910) 520-8540 [email protected]

Delegate: Jeff MorrisDescription: Grower

CARTER FARMS, INC.6504 US Highway 701 N.Elizabethtown, NC 28337(910) 874-1444 [email protected]

Delegate: Ralph CarterDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper, marketing/promotion and research

CLEAR SPRINGS FARMING, LLCP.O. Box 1070Bartow, FL 33831(863) 534-1292 [email protected]

Delegate: Bill BraswellDescription: Grower, packer, shipper

CONSALO FAMILY FARMS5201 Moss Mill RoadEgg Harbor City, NJ 08215(856) 839-0264 [email protected] Delegate: Chelsea ConsaloDescription: Grower

CORNERSTONE AG ENTERPRISES61747 County Road 388South Haven, MI 49090(269) 637-2899 [email protected]

Delegate: Tom BodtkeDescription: Grower, Processor

D&J BLUEBERRY FARMS, LLC10631 East Lucas TrailInverness, FL 34450(352) 637-0882 [email protected]

Delegate: Donna Miller,Elizabeth HallinanDescription: Grower, packer

D&J BLUEBERRY FARM 09162 60th StreetChicago, IL 60641(773) [email protected]

Delegates: Don & Jean Tomasian

DEGRANDCHAMP’SBLUEBERRY FARM76241 14th AvenueSouth Haven, MI [email protected]

Delegate: Joe DeGrandchampDescription: Grower

DIAMOND BLUEBERRY INC.548 Pleasant Mills RoadHammonton, NJ [email protected]

DOMEX SUPERFRESH GROWERS151 Low RoadYakima, WA [email protected]

Delegate: Mike PreacherDescription: Marketer

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DOWN SOUTH BLUES CORP.1291 NE Hansel AvenueArcadia, FL 34266(239) [email protected]

Delegate: Jerod Gross Description: Grower, packer: Fresh

DRISCOLL’SP.O. Box 50045Watsonville, CA 95077(831) 763-6710 [email protected]@driscolls.comdriscolls.com

Delegate: John Johnston Admin contact: Elizabeth BarbosaDescription: Marketer, shipper: Fresh

ENFIELD FARMS, INC.1064 Birch Bay Lynden RoadLynden, WA 98264(360) 354-3019 [email protected]

Delegate: Andy EnfieldDescription: Grower, packer

FABULOUS FARMS 5 Lake Link Drive SEWinter Haven, FL [email protected]

Delegate: Teddy Koukoulis Description: Grower

FAIRFIELD FARMS, LLC14224 Old Cole Grade RoadPauma Valley, CA 92061(760) 742-1792 (760) [email protected]

Delegate: Bill SteedDescription: Grower, packer

FIRST PICK FARMS14786 Winans StreetWest Olive, MI 49460(616) 842-3916 [email protected]

Delegate: Scott NagelvoortDescription: Grower, producer,marketer

FLORIDA BLUEBERRYGROWERS ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 358086 Gainesville, FL 32635(352) 448-1418 [email protected]@floridablueberrygrower.com

Delegate: Brittany Lee, PresidentAdmin contact: Lindsay MorganDescription: Grower

FORDEL MARKETING, LLC7080 N Marks Ave, Suite 117Fresno, CA 93711(559) [email protected]

Delegate: Randy JohnstonDescription: Marketer

FOREST HILL FARMS, INC. 5383 SW Iowa Hill RoadCornelius, OR 97113(503) [email protected]

Delegate: Anna Jesse

FRASER BERRY FARMS, LTD.34765 Sim RoadAbbotsford, BC V3G 1N3 Canada(604) 302-1580 [email protected]

Delegate: Jason SmithDescription: Grower

FRASER VALLEY PACKERS, INC.260 Short RoadAbbotsford, BC V2S 8A7 Canada(604) 852-3525 [email protected]

Delegate: Joe GillDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper

FRESH RESULTS, LLC110 SE 6th Street, Suite 2310Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301(954) 734-4355 [email protected] Delegate: Eric Crawford Description: Shipper

FRITZ U-PICK37988 Country Road 388Gobles, MI 49055(269) 521-7655

Delegate: George Fritz Jr.Description: Grower

GIDDINGS BERRIESUSA, LLC2500 SW 107th Avenue, Suite 8Miami, FL 33165(813)[email protected]

Delegate: Ian Grigg

GINGERICH FARMSPRODUCTS, INC.P.O. Box 910 Canby, OR 97013 (503) 651-3742 [email protected]

Description: Grower, packer:Fresh, frozen

Grower Members

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IVANHOE BLUEBERRY FARMS, INC.3550 Ivanhoe RoadIvanhoe, NC 28447(910) 532-2880 [email protected]@intrstar.net, [email protected]

Delegate: Willie Moore, Neil MooreDescription: Grower

J & D BLUEBERRY FARM574 Slade Woodward RoadPoplarville, MS 39470(504) 782-0779 [email protected]

Delegate: Don Van De WerkenDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper, internationalsales, marketing/promotion

JRL, INC.527 Bellevue AvenueHammonton, NJ 08037(609) 561-1572(609) 820-7817 [email protected]

Delegate: Joe LuccaDescription: Marketer, processor,exporter: Fresh, frozen

JUBILEE BLUEBERRY FARMS, LLC49411 County Road 380Grand Junction, MI 49056(269) 427-8763 [email protected]

Delegates: Cheryl and Russell SullinsDescription: Grower, packer

MBG MARKETING/MICHIGANBLUEBERRY GROWERSASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 322Grand Junction, MI 49056-0322(269) 434-6791

Description: Grower, marketer:Fresh, frozen

MACRIE BROS. BLUEBERRY FARMS606 S. First RoadHammonton, NJ 08037(609) 561-6822 [email protected]

Delegate: Paul Macrie IIIDescription: Grower, processor,packer, buyer shipper

MA’S BLUEBERRIES, LLC69092 34th AvenueCovert, MI 49043(269) 214-8707 [email protected]

Delegate: Terry and Laurie BrowerDescription: Grower

MEADOW BERRY FARMS, LTD.12544 Wooldridge RoadPitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1Z1 [email protected]

Delegate: Steve AujlaDescription: Grower

MEDURI FARMSP.O. Box 636Dallas, OR 97338Shipping: 12375 Smithfield RoadDallas, OR 97338(503) 623-0308 x4219 [email protected]

Delegate: Shawn CruzDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper, int’l sales,manufacturing dried

MOTE PLANTATION FARMS, INC. 1991 Mote Road Harrells, NC 28444(910) [email protected]

Delegate: George W. Mote Jr. Description: Grower

GOIN’S BLUEBERRY LANE3340 South 750 W.North Judson, IN 46366(574) 896-2283 [email protected]

Delegates: Kevin and Patricia GoinDescription: Grower

GOLDEN EAGLE BERRIES(GERI)16351 Aquilini AvenuePitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1Z1 Canada(604) 465-7555 x207 [email protected]

Delegate: Gregory McKayDescription: Grower, processor,shipper

HERITAGE BLUEBERRIES, LLC44667 28th AvenueBangor, MI 49013(269) [email protected]

Delegate: Rex SchultzDescription: Grower

HURST FAMILY BERRIES, LLC23301 SW McKibben RoadSheridan, OR 97378(503) 843-3185 [email protected]

Delegate: Mark HurstDescription: Grower, processor,marketer

ISLAND GROVE, LLC2600 SE 193 AvenueHawthorne, FL 32640(352) 481-5558 [email protected]

Delegate: Ken PattersonDescription: Grower, packer, nursery

Grower Members

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MUNGER BROTHERS, LLC2619 Road 192Delano, CA 93215(661) 721-1068 [email protected]@mungerfarms.commungerfarms.com

Delegate: Bob HawkAdmin Contact: Leslie JilesDescription: Grower*Marketing and sales exclusivelyby Naturipe Farms

NATURIPE FARMS, LLC1611 Bunker Hill Way, Suite 250Salinas, CA 93906(831) 443-2352 [email protected]

Delegate: Marissa Ritter Description: Grower, shipper,international sales, marketing/promotion

NEW DAWN ORGANICSP.O. Box 185Elizabethtown, NC 28337(910) 876-2466 [email protected]

Delegate: Lem BarnesDescription: Grower, packer,research

NEW JERSEYBLUEBERRY COUNCILP.O. Box 330Trenton, NJ 08625(609) 517-6671 [email protected]

Delegate: Denny DoyleChairman: Joe Atchison, State LiaisonDescription: State promotionaland research organization

NEWTON FAMILY FARMS7914 Gardner RoadGeorgetown, OH 45121(513) 304-7937 [email protected]

Delegate: Mike NewtonDescription: Grower

NORRIS FARMS PRODUCE, LLC 8181 Oak Hill Road Roseburg, OR 97471(541) [email protected]

Delegate: Ellie NorrisDescription: Grower

NORTH BAY PRODUCE, INC.P.O. Box 549Traverse City, MI 49685(231) 946-1941 [email protected]@northbayproduce.comnorthbayproduce.com

Delegates: Mark Girardin andNick OsmulskiDescription: Grower, shipper, buyer, distribution, sales, marketing

NORTH CAROLINABLUEBERRY COUNCILP.O. Box 937Elizabethtown, NC 28337(864) 361-1598 [email protected]@gmail.comncblueberrycouncil.org

Delegate: Ralph CarterAdmin. Contact: Brenda Park,Executive Director Description: State promotionaland research organization

O-G PACKING/GROWERDIRECT MARKETING2097 Beyer LaneStockton, CA 95215(209) [email protected]

Delegate: Guy CottonDescription: Grower

OREGON BERRYPACKING, INC.P.O. Box 1326Hillsboro, OR 97123(503) 640-2313 [email protected]

Delegate: Jeff Malensky, PresidentDescription: Grower, shipper,packer, seller

OREGON BLUEBERRYCOMMISSIONP.O. Box 3366Salem, OR 97302(503) 364-2944 [email protected]@ostlund.comoregonblueberry.com

Delegates: Bryan Ostlund andLisa OstlundDescription: State promotionaland research organization

OREGON BLUES9751 SE Telford Road Boring, OR 97009-7419(503) 663-6451 [email protected]

Delegate: Art and Judy EbertDescription: Grower

Grower Members

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PAN-AMERICAN BERRYGROWERS 6826 55th Avenue NESalem, OR 97305(503) 390-5612 [email protected]@pbgblues.com

Delegate: Steve EricksonAdmin contact: Kimberly BoweDescription: Grower, processor

PARSAT ENTERPRISES LTD.34488 Bateman RoadAbbotsford, BC, V2S 7Y8(604) [email protected]

Delegate: Parm BainsDescription: Grower

Learn more: www.calgiant.com

California Giant Berry Farms is passionate about providing sustainably grown berries that represent the highest standards. Quality and consistency inspireour mission and values of: Community, Quality, Philanthropy, Fairness, and Mutual Respect that continue to sustain us.

SWEET.SUSTAINABLE.BERRIES.

PENNER AG, INC.40328 Road 56Dinuba, CA 93618(559) [email protected]

Delegate: Risa BakkerDescription: Grower, packer

PLEASANTDALE FARMS, INC.536 Pleasant Mills RoadHammonton, NJ 08037(609) 561-2466 (609) [email protected]@donio.com

Delegate: Dave ArenaAdmin contact: Annie PapeDescription: Grower, shipper,importer, exporter, processor

RAINSWEET, INC.P.O. Box 7079Salem, OR 97303(503) 586-0049 ext. 3179 [email protected]

Delegate: Kimberlee ChambersDescription: Grower

RICHERT BLUEBERRIES15700 138th AvenueSpring Lake, MI 49456(616) 550-5350 [email protected]

Delegate: Rob RichertDescription: Grower, processor,buyer, marketer

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RIVERBEND ORGANICFARMS, LLCP.O. Box 717Jefferson, OR 97352(541) 327-7853

Delegate: Francis CurtisDescription: Grower

ROYAL RIDGE FRUIT &COLD STORAGEP.O. Box 428Royal City, WA 99357-0428(509) 346-1520 [email protected]

Delegate: Bryce DorsingDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper, buyer, marketer

SAKUMA BROS.P.O. Box 427Burlington, WA [email protected]

Delegate: Danny WeedenDescription: Grower

SAMSON FARMS, LLC.1861 Vandyk RoadEverson, WA 98247(360) 966-7787 [email protected]

Delegate: Rob DhaliwalDescription: Grower, processor

SATILLA BB, INC.133 Highland Park DriveBrunswick, GA 31523(912) 269-2941 [email protected]

Delegate: Ken MurrayDescription: Grower

SCENIC FRUIT COMPANY7510 SE Altman RoadGresham, OR 97080(503) 663-3434 x126 [email protected]

Delegate: Derek EiseleDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper, international sales, buyer/distributor/broker

SENCO, INC.1459 Boul Sacre-CoeurSaint Felicien, Lac St. JeanP. Que G8K 1B3 Canada(418) 679-1472 [email protected] [email protected]

Delegate: Jean-Philip SennevilleDescription: Grower

SILVER VALLEY FARMS, LTD.21515 128th AvenueMaple Ridge, BC V4R 2R1(604) 466-9774 [email protected]

Delegate: Ray BilnDescription: Grower

SON RISE FARMS, LLC.24140 Highway 210 E.Kelly, NC 28448(910) 862-7529 [email protected]

Delegate: Brandon NorrisDescription: Grower, packer

STRAUGHN FARMS, LLC11325 NE U.S. Highway 301Waldo, FL 32694-4328(352) 468-1903 [email protected]

Delegate: Alto A. StraughnAdmin contact: Debra YarboroughDescription: Grower, packer,shipper, research

SUN BELLE, INC.3810 Rose StreetSchiller Park, IL 60176(708) 343-4545 [email protected]@sun-belle.com

Delegate: Janice Honigberg,PresidentAdmin contact: Ken HoppsDescription: Grower, packer,shipper, International sales, buyer, marketer, research

SUNNY VALLEY INTERNATIONAL800 Ellis Mill RoadGlassboro, NJ 08028(856) 881-0200 [email protected]

Delegate: Francisco AllendeDescription: Importer, shipper

SUNRISE GROWERS701 W. Kimberly Avenue, Suite 210Anaheim, CA [email protected]

Delegate: Shiara PowellDescription: Grower

SUPERIOR BERRIES COMPANYP.O. Box 278Fargo, GA 31631(912) [email protected]

Delegate: Mike BruortonDescription: Grower

TAMMEN TREEBERRY FARM37131 Essex RoadGrand Junction, MI 49056(800) 892-5989(815) [email protected]

Delegate: Bruce TammenDescription: Grower

Grower Members

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THE DOC APPLICATION, INC.P.O. Box 2943Winter Haven, FL [email protected]

Delegate: David WeberDescription: Grower

THE FLOWER FIELDSP.O. Box 100San Luis Rey, CA 92068

Delegate: Michael MellanoDescription: Grower

TOTAL AG CARE, LLC8151 Jones AvenueMount Dora, FL [email protected]

Delegate: Travis Kuhn Description: Grower

TOWNSEND FARMS, INC.23400 NE Townsend WayFairview, OR [email protected]@townsendfarms.com

Delegate: Mike Townsend andBobby StokesDescription: Grower, processor,packer, shipper, international sales

TRADE WIND FARMS, LLCP.O. Box 116Savoy, IL 61874(815) [email protected]

Delegate: Terry Fanning Description: Grower

WECO The Science of Optical Sorting

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Grower Members

TRUE BLUE FARMSP.O. Box 195Grand Junction, MI 49056Shipping: 09548 CR 215Grand Junction, MI 49056(269) [email protected]

Delegate: Shelly HartmannDescription: Grower

WASHINGTON BLUEBERRYCOMMISSION2621 Ringold RoadEltopia, WA 99330(509) [email protected]

Delegate: Alan SchreiberDescription: State promotionaland research organization

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THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCEFrom July 2021 issue: A � eet of mechanical blueberry pickers makes its way through a predawn fresh-pack harvest in Moxee, Washington. Photo by Ross Courtney/Good Fruit Grower.

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WEIJOHN FARMS, INC.DBA Blueberry Hill Berries2951 Evans RoadWapato, WA [email protected]

Delegate: Jeff Weijohn Description: Grower

WINZELER FARMS, LLC293 Dell LaneKelly, NC 28448(910) [email protected],[email protected]@frontier.com

Delegates: Kip Winzeler,Mark Depta and Polly WinzelerDescription: Organic grower

WISH FARMSP.O. Box 1839Plant City, FL 33564(813) [email protected]

Delegate: JC ClinardDescription: Packer, shipper,international sales, buying/distribution/brokerage,marketing/promotion

WOODLANDENTERPRISES, INC.4221 126th AvenueAllegan, MI 49010(616) [email protected]

Delegate: Dennis VanderKooiDescription: Grower

WYCKOFF FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 249Grandview, WA [email protected]

Delegate: Dave WyckoffDescription: Grower

ZIRKLE FRUIT COMPANYP.O. Box 190Selah, WA 98942(509) [email protected]

Delegate: Blake BelknapDescription: Grower, packer, shipper, market promotion and research

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A&B PACKING EQUIPMENT, INC. 732 W. Saint Joseph StreetLawrence, MI 49057(269) [email protected]

Contact: Michael WilliamsonAdmin contact: Amanda WilliamsonDescription: Manufacturer ofpackaging and sorting equipment

ACMII OREGON 1, LLCDBA Silver Mountain Packing 3040 19th Street, Suite 12Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) [email protected]

Contact: Kim Dixon

AG-VIEW CONSULTING, INC.1241 4th Avenue E.Olympia, WA 98506(360) [email protected],[email protected]

Contact: Rod CookAdmin contact: Leanne KellyDescription: Providing field-to-consumer solutions to companiesengaged in the blueberry industry.

AGRAGENE9885 Mesa Rim Road, Suite 103San Diego, CA 92121(760) [email protected]

Contact: Clyde ShoresDescription: Biocontrol

AIR STRIKE BIRD CONTROL, INC. 1209 Park Avenue, Suite C Paso Robles, CA 93446(805) [email protected]

Contact: Brad Felger

ALPINE FRESH, INC.9300 NW 58th Street, Suite 201Soperton, GA 30457(305) 594-9117(912) [email protected]

Contact: Stacy Spivey

ANDGAR CORPORATIONFOOD PROCESSING6920 Salashan Parkway, A-102P.O. Box 2708Ferndale, WA 98248(360) [email protected]

Contact: David McCarty

BBC TECHNOLOGIES, LLCTOMRA SORTING SOLUTIONS18801 E. Mainstreet, Suite 240Parker, CO [email protected]@bbctechnologies.com

Contact: Maura FurnissDescription: Manufacturerof electronic sorting andpackaging equipment

BEE VECTORINGTECHNOLOGY, INC.4160 Sladeview CrescentMississauga, OntarioL5L 0A1 Canada(941) [email protected]

Contact: Everett Hendrixon

BIO BEST USA 2020 Fox Run Road Leamington, Ontario H8H3B7N8H 3V7 Canada (519) [email protected]

Contact: Caitlyne Johns

BIRD GARD LLC P.O. Box 1690Sisters, OR 97759(503) [email protected]

Contact: Rick Willis

CAMPOSOL FRESH USA, INC.5555 Anglers Avenue, Suite 10Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312(954) [email protected]

Contact: Jose Antonio Gomez BazanDescription: International growing,processor, packing, buying andshipping

CHILEAN BLUEBERRYCOMMITTEECruz del Sur 133, Of. 703 –Las Condes, Santiago, Chile(+56) [email protected]

Contact: Andres ArmstrongDescription: Research andpromotion of Chilean blueberries

CONSOLIDATED FRUITPACKERS, LTD.1004-1708 Dolphin Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 9S4 Canada(250) [email protected]

Contact: Chris MessentDescription: Fruit broker andprocessor

DELICA NORTH AMERICA INC. 1995 W. 190th Street, Suite 100Torrance, CA 90504(310) [email protected]

Contact: Carlos Alcazar

Associate Members

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EAST WEST LABEL COMPANY1000 E. Hector StreetConshohocken, PA 19428(800) [email protected]

Contact: Christina Wilson, PresidentDescription: Label manufacturer

FALL CREEK FARM &NURSERY, INC.1700 Millrace DriveEugene, OR 97403(541) [email protected],[email protected]

Contact: Cort BrazeltonAdmin contact: Karri MealyDescription: Grower, nursery

FRESH PACIFIC FRUIT &VEGETABLE, INC.7650 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 103Fresno, CA 93711(559) [email protected]

Contact: Bob RifeAdmin contact: Brisa SilvaDescription: Importer/exporter

GIUMARRAINTERNATIONAL BERRYP.O. Box 861449Los Angeles, CA 90086(509) [email protected]

Contact: Tom RichardsonDescription: Marketer

GRACELAND FRUIT, INC.1123 Main Street Frankfort, MI 79635(281) [email protected]

Contact: Brenna Nugent

HIGHLAND PACKAGINGSOLUTIONS1420 Gordon Food Service DrivePlant City, FL 33563(863) [email protected]

Contact: Bill ClarkAdmin contact: Debbie HannifanDescription: Agricultural packaging

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PLANT SCIENCES, INC.342 Green Valley Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076(831) [email protected]

Contact: Daniel NelsonDescription: Research

PROARANDANOS:ASSOCIATION OF BLUEBERRYPRODUCERS OF PERU Calle 21 Nro 713 office406 San IsidroLima, Peru(511) [email protected]

Contact: Luis Miguel Vegas

SAMBRAILO PACKAGING800 Walker StreetWatsonville, CA 95076(831) 724-7581 [email protected]

Contact: Sara Lozano

SYM-AGRO111 South Court Street, Suite 206Visalia, California 93291(541) [email protected]

Contact: Scott CarpenterDescription: Chemical Supplier

THE FRESHWAVE, LLC1404 E. Oak Road, Suite BVineland, NJ 08360(856) [email protected]@[email protected] Contact: Chelsea Consalo Contact: Skip Consalo/Tom ConsaloDescription: Buying agentand grower

HIGHLAND AGSOLUTIONS, LLC590 NW 3rd StreetMulberry, FL 33860(863) [email protected]

Contact: Suzie Berry

JSC AGRICULTURAL SUPPLYP.O. Box 668Bakersfield, CA [email protected]

Contact: Julieta Torres

MASTRONARDIBERRYWORLD AMERICA36121 Schoolcraft RoadLivonia, MI 48150(519) [email protected]

Contact: Karan Kohli

MOL BELTING SYSTEMS2532 Waldorf Court NWGrand Rapids, MI 49544(616) [email protected]

Contact: Jim AndersonDescription: Conveyor belting,parts, service

NORTHWEST FARMCREDIT SERVICES265 E. George Hopper Road Burlington, WA 98233(360) [email protected] Contact: Trevor Faucett

OPTIMUM SORTING, INC.2250 Airport Boulevard, Unit 300Aurora, CO 80011(720) [email protected]

Contact: Steve RaskinDescription: Machinery Supplier

OREGON BLUEBERRY8474 Hazelgreen Road NESilverton, OR 97381 (503) [email protected]

Contact: Doug McCann

OXBO INTERNATIONAL 270 Birch Bay Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264(360) [email protected]

Contact: Brian Foote

PANDOL BROTHERS, INC.401 Road 192Delano, CA 93215(661) [email protected]@pandol.compandol.com

Contact: Cindy HillContact: John PandolDescription: Grower, shipper,importer, exporter of grapes.Marketer of other produce ascommission merchant andbuying broker.

PETERSON FARMS, INC.3104 W. Baseline RoadP.O. Box 115Shelby, MI 49455(231) [email protected]

Contact: Leo SteffensDescription: Processor

Associate Members

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THUNDERBIRDPLASTICS, LTD.6969 Shirley AvenueBurnaby, BC V5J 4R4 CANADAToll-free: (888) 778-2473Western USA: (800) [email protected] Eastern USA: (800) [email protected]

Contact: Filip AdamAdmin contact: Rodger HuangDescription: Manufacturer ofinjection molded berry flatsand harvest lugs.

UNITEC USA UNIVERSALTECHNOLOGIES, INC.310 N. Cluff Avenue, Suite 117Lodi, CA 95240(209) [email protected]@[email protected] Contact: UNITEC USAUniversal Technologies, Inc.Admin contact: UNITEC S.p.A.Description: Innovative sortingsolutions and grading technologiesfor fruits and vegetables.

WESTBRIDGE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS1260 Avenida Chelsea Vista, CA 92081(760) [email protected]

Contact: Larry ParkerDescription: Chemical Supplier

WOODSIDE ELECTRONICSCORP. (WECO)1311 Bluegrass PlaceWoodland, CA 95776(530) [email protected]

Contact: Eric HornerDescription: Manufacturer ofelectronic sorting equipmentfor berry packers.

Great alone.Amazing together.East West Label has been serving NJ blueberry growers for 30 years. We’ve been around that long because like you, we take pride in our work, our service, and we do it right.

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SERVICE SEPARATESSERVICE SEPARATES 610-825-0410610-825-0410

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Research Agents

HAMID ASHRAFIAssistant Professor Department ofHorticultural Science North Carolina State University 2721 Founders Drive 234 Kilgore Hall Campus Box 7609 Raleigh, NC 27695-7609(919) 515-1216(919) 515-3131 [email protected]

CARLOS GARCIA-SALAZAR, PH.D. MSU Extension Small FruitMSU Extension Ottawa County12220 Fillmore Street, Suite 122West Olive, MI 49460(616) [email protected]  

AMY HOWELL, PH.D. Associate Research ScientistRutgers UniversityMarucci Center for Blueberryand Cranberry Research125A Lake Oswego RoadChatsworth, NJ 08019(609) 726-1590 x4413(609) 432-7775 (domestic U.S. calls only)[email protected]

CHANGYING“CHARLIE” LI, PH.D.Professor and DistinguishedFaculty ScholarCollege of EngineeringDirector of Phenomics andPlant Robotics Center712F Boyd Graduate StudiesUniversity of Georgia 200 D. W. Brooks DriveAthens, GA 30602(706) [email protected] 

 

JUAN SILVAMississippi State UniversityDepartment of Food Science,Nutrition and Health PromotionBox 9805945 Stone BoulevardMississippi State, MS 39762(662) [email protected]

 

FUMIOMI TAKEDA, PH.D.Research HorticulturistUSDA AgriculturalResearch ServiceAppalachian FruitResearch Station2217 Wiltshire RoadKearneysville, WV 25430(304) 725 3451 ext. 212(304) 620 [email protected] 

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Giddings responds to the need to be closer to the customer, to simplify the supply chain and to ensure

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BE SURE TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

Every five years, eligible producers and importers are asked to vote to determinethe future of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. Please take a moment to ensure your voice is heard and cast your vote today! This year, you can cast your vote electronically.

Follow the instructions in the ballot packet you received by mail to participate.

Voting is open through October 22!

If you have questions, please reach out to USHBC’s Julie Fogarty at [email protected], 916.333.7811, USDA’s Jeanette Palmer at [email protected],

202.720.5976, or USDA’s Marlene Betts at [email protected], 202.720.5057