2003: Commissions in the Crossfire… Now What?

“The outlook for generic fruit promotions is uncertain since the Washington Apple Commission’s mandatory assessment was ruled unconstitutional. It’s not the first commodity commission to be challenged and probably will not be the last,” began this article from the May 15, 2003, issue. Good Fruit Grower asked people what impact the WAC lawsuit — and potential challenges of other commodity programs — might have on the tree fruit industry. See all Good Fruit Grower Flashbacks