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SUMMARY:Pear Bureau Northwest/Fresh Pear Committee Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The April Joint Meeting of Pear Bureau Northwest and the Fresh Pear Committee will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday\, April 18\, at the Yakima Convention Center\, conference room 200/300\, in Yakima\, Washington. For more information\, contact Pear Bureau Northwest Office Manager Renae Loar by email at: rloar@usapears.com\, or by phone at: 503-652-9720.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/pear-bureau-northwest-fresh-pear-committee-joint-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Yakima Convention Center\, 10 N 8th Street\, Yakima\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184632Z
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UID:10002554-1712138400-1712142000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Medford District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Medford District grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at an election meeting on Wednesday\, April 3\, 2024 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held via a Zoom call and will be hosted and moderated by Laura Naumes. The Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959210006?pwd=OyEKm3koPs93oLgRhnEJYI7HgRMHlU.1\,\nMeeting ID: 859 5921 0006\nPasscode: 988125 \nOnly Fresh Pear Growers from the Medford District (to include all counties in the state of Oregon except for Hood River and Wasco counties) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include: Member position held by Matt Borman\, the 1st alternate position held by Nancy Vaughn and the 2nd alternate position which is currently vacant. \nThe member position and the 1st alternate position have served 3 out of 3 possible terms expiring on June 30\, 2024. As 3 consecutive terms is the limit\, the members are not eligible for another term in the same position. However\, they are eligible to serve in different positions. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-medford-district-elections-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20240326T164812Z
CREATED:20240326T164812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T164812Z
UID:10001244-1712138400-1712142000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Medford District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Medford District grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at an election meeting on Wednesday\, April 3\, 2024 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held via a Zoom call and will be hosted and moderated by Laura Naumes. The Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959210006?pwd=OyEKm3koPs93oLgRhnEJYI7HgRMHlU.1\,\nMeeting ID: 859 5921 0006\nPasscode: 988125 \nOnly Fresh Pear Growers from the Medford District (to include all counties in the state of Oregon except for Hood River and Wasco counties) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include: Member position held by Matt Borman\, the 1st alternate position held by Nancy Vaughn and the 2nd alternate position which is currently vacant. \nThe member position and the 1st alternate position have served 3 out of 3 possible terms expiring on June 30\, 2024. As 3 consecutive terms is the limit\, the members are not eligible for another term in the same position. However\, they are eligible to serve in different positions. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-medford-district-elections-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20250312T184632Z
CREATED:20250312T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184632Z
UID:10002551-1711670400-1711756799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — English\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course on March 29\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for produce growers. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20336&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-english-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20240223T003240Z
CREATED:20240223T003240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T003240Z
UID:10001241-1711670400-1711756799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — English\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course on March 29\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for produce growers. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20336&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-english-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20250312T184629Z
CREATED:20250312T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184629Z
UID:10002550-1711584000-1711670399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — Spanish\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course in Spanish on March 28\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for Produce Growers. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20335&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-spanish-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20240223T003015Z
CREATED:20240223T003015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T003015Z
UID:10001240-1711584000-1711670399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — Spanish\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course in Spanish on March 28\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for Produce Growers. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20335&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-spanish-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20250312T184629Z
CREATED:20250312T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184629Z
UID:10002549-1711497600-1711583999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — Spanish\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course in Spanish on March 27\, 2024\, in Yakima\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20338&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-spanish-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20240223T002738Z
CREATED:20240223T002738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T002738Z
UID:10001239-1711497600-1711583999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — Spanish\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course in Spanish on March 27\, 2024\, in Yakima\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20338&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-spanish-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T170000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184629Z
CREATED:20250312T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184629Z
UID:10002548-1711440000-1711472400@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — English\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course on March 26\, 2024\, in Yakima\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for Produce Growers. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#cid=343&id=20337&wid=601&refid=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wstfa.org%2fevents-calendar%23cid%3d343%26wid%3d1001
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-english-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T170000
DTSTAMP:20240223T002356Z
CREATED:20240223T002356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T002356Z
UID:10001238-1711440000-1711472400@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training — English\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course on March 26\, 2024\, in Yakima\, WA.  This one-day class fulfills the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for Produce Growers. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#cid=343&id=20337&wid=601&refid=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wstfa.org%2fevents-calendar%23cid%3d343%26wid%3d1001
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-english-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184622Z
CREATED:20250312T184622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184622Z
UID:10002543-1711015200-1711026000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service annual meeting and Processed Pear Committee nominations\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place at 10 a.m. March 21 during the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service annual meeting at the W.L. Hansen Building in Yakima\, Washington. \nThe positions are currently held as follows: Washington/Oregon Processor No. 1 positions held by Member Ryan Herrington and First Alternate Steve Carlson and Washington/Oregon Processor No. 3 positions held by Member Richard Baldoz and First Alternate Andy Russick. \nPositions to the Processed Pear Committee are each two-year terms beginning July 1\, 2024\, and expiring June 30\, 2026. \nThe Processed Pear Committee was established to administer federal marketing order provisions relating to the handling of pears for processing. \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the PPC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/pacific-northwest-canned-pear-service-annual-meeting-and-processed-pear-committee-nominations-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20240222T232945Z
CREATED:20240222T232945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T232945Z
UID:10001233-1711015200-1711026000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service annual meeting and Processed Pear Committee nominations\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place at 10 a.m. March 21 during the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service annual meeting at the W.L. Hansen Building in Yakima\, Washington. \nThe positions are currently held as follows: Washington/Oregon Processor No. 1 positions held by Member Ryan Herrington and First Alternate Steve Carlson and Washington/Oregon Processor No. 3 positions held by Member Richard Baldoz and First Alternate Andy Russick. \nPositions to the Processed Pear Committee are each two-year terms beginning July 1\, 2024\, and expiring June 30\, 2026. \nThe Processed Pear Committee was established to administer federal marketing order provisions relating to the handling of pears for processing. \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the PPC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/pacific-northwest-canned-pear-service-annual-meeting-and-processed-pear-committee-nominations-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20250312T184629Z
CREATED:20250312T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184629Z
UID:10002547-1710979200-1711065599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer Refresher Workshop\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer Refresher course on March 21\, 2024\, in Yakima\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20341&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-refresher-workshop-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20240223T001752Z
CREATED:20240223T001752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T001752Z
UID:10001237-1710979200-1711065599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer Refresher Workshop\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer Refresher course on March 21\, 2024\, in Yakima\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20341&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-refresher-workshop-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTSTAMP:20250312T184629Z
CREATED:20250312T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184629Z
UID:10002546-1710892800-1710979199@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer Refresher Workshop\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer Refresher course on March 20\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20334&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-refresher-workshop-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTSTAMP:20240223T001524Z
CREATED:20240223T001524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T001524Z
UID:10001236-1710892800-1710979199@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer Refresher Workshop\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer Refresher course on March 20\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20334&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-refresher-workshop-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T123000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184632Z
CREATED:20250312T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184632Z
UID:10002552-1710331200-1710333000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Mid-Columbia District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Handler member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at noon on March 13\, 2024. The election will be an in-person event and will be hosted and moderated by Mike Doke and held at the Shipper’s Meeting located at Grace Su’s China Gorge Restaurant\, 2680 Old Columbia River Drive\, Hood River\, OR 97031.   \nOnly fresh pear handlers from the Mid-Columbia District (to include Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include:  Member position held by Ed Ing\, the 1st Alternate position held by Don Gibson and the 2nd Alternate position held by Chad Wimmers. \nThese three positions have served 3 out of 3 possible terms expiring on June 30\, 2024. As three consecutive terms is the limit\, the members are not eligible for another term in the same position. They are eligible to serve in different positions. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-mid-columbia-district-elections-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T123000
DTSTAMP:20240227T194116Z
CREATED:20240227T194116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T194116Z
UID:10001242-1710331200-1710333000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Mid-Columbia District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Handler member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at noon on March 13\, 2024. The election will be an in-person event and will be hosted and moderated by Mike Doke and held at the Shipper’s Meeting located at Grace Su’s China Gorge Restaurant\, 2680 Old Columbia River Drive\, Hood River\, OR 97031.   \nOnly fresh pear handlers from the Mid-Columbia District (to include Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include:  Member position held by Ed Ing\, the 1st Alternate position held by Don Gibson and the 2nd Alternate position held by Chad Wimmers. \nThese three positions have served 3 out of 3 possible terms expiring on June 30\, 2024. As three consecutive terms is the limit\, the members are not eligible for another term in the same position. They are eligible to serve in different positions. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-mid-columbia-elections/
LOCATION:Grace Su’s China Gorge restaurant\, 2680 Old Columbia River Drive\, Hood River\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T093000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184632Z
CREATED:20250312T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184632Z
UID:10002553-1710320400-1710322200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Yakima District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Yakima District grower member to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. on March 13\, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom only and will be hosted and moderated by Jon DeVaney. The Meeting ID: 831 6024 1987 Passcode: 647913. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83160241987?pwd=OGtNYXN1d0M4enNLWnhkQXdwZitlZz09 \nOnly fresh pear growers from the Yakima District (to include all of the state of Washington not included in the Wenatchee District or in the Mid-Columbia District) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled are: Member position held by Jordan Matson\, the 1st Alternate position which is currently vacant and the 2nd Alternate position held by Andrew Sundquist. \nThe Member and 2nd Alternate positions are eligible for re-election if nominated since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms.  Names of the elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-yakima-district-elections/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T093000
DTSTAMP:20240227T194526Z
CREATED:20240227T194526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T194526Z
UID:10001243-1710320400-1710322200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Yakima District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Yakima District grower member to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. on March 13\, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom only and will be hosted and moderated by Jon DeVaney. The Meeting ID: 831 6024 1987 Passcode: 647913. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83160241987?pwd=OGtNYXN1d0M4enNLWnhkQXdwZitlZz09 \nOnly fresh pear growers from the Yakima District (to include all of the state of Washington not included in the Wenatchee District or in the Mid-Columbia District) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled are: Member position held by Jordan Matson\, the 1st Alternate position which is currently vacant and the 2nd Alternate position held by Andrew Sundquist. \nThe Member and 2nd Alternate positions are eligible for re-election if nominated since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms.  Names of the elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-yakima-district-elections-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20250312T184623Z
CREATED:20250312T184623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184623Z
UID:10002545-1710201600-1710374399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on March 12th AND 13th\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20333&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20240223T001034Z
CREATED:20240223T001034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T001034Z
UID:10001235-1710201600-1710374399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on March 12th AND 13th\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20333&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184622Z
CREATED:20250312T184622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184622Z
UID:10002541-1709722800-1709733600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION: The Washington State Fruit Commission has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday\, March 6 from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.\, in the W.L. Hansen Building\, 1st floor meeting room\, 105 So. 18th Street\, Yakima\, WA.  \nPresident B.J. Thurlby will report on Commission business and operations. Financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch and Managing Editor Shannon Dininny will report on Good Fruit Grower operations. A brief review of domestic and foreign market promotions will also be presented.  \nTo complete the meeting\, tentative reports will include updates from the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service\, Northwest Horticultural Council\, Northwest Fruit Exporters\, Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, and the Washington Oregon Canning Pear Association.  \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.  \nTENTATIVE AGENDA  \n11:00 am BOARD MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — Mike Wade\, Chairman  \n11:02 APPROVAL OF 3/6/24 AGENDA  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (12/13/23) … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1/31/24) — Tim Welch\, Treasurer …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:20 GOOD FRUIT GROWER UPDATE — Shannon Dininny\, Managing Editor  \n11:30 MANAGER’S REPORT — B.J. Thurlby\, Manager  \n• Board Member Position Nomination Update … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed)  \n• Processed Cherry Update  \n• WSFC Appointments … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(3 Motions needed)  \n• Other –  \n12:00 2024 PROMOTIONS – DOMESTIC — Karley Lange\, Dir. Domestic Operations  \n12:15 2024 PROMOTIONS – FOREIGN — Keith Hu\, Dir. International Operations  \n12:30 CROP SIZE DISCUSSION / REVIEW OF 2024/25 BUDGET … … … … …  \n• Approve 2024 Assessment Rates (Motion needed)  \n• Approve 2024 Budget (Motion needed)  \n1:00 INDUSTRY REPORTS:  \nA. PNCPS — B.J. Thurlby  \nB. WOCPA — B.J. Thurlby  \nC. NHC / NFE — Mark Powers  \nD. WSTFA — Jon DeVaney  \n1:30 OTHER BUSINESS  \n2:00 ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING – May 15\, 2024 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20240212T150442Z
CREATED:20240212T150442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T150442Z
UID:10001231-1709722800-1709733600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION: The Washington State Fruit Commission has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday\, March 6 from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.\, in the W.L. Hansen Building\, 1st floor meeting room\, 105 So. 18th Street\, Yakima\, WA.  \nPresident B.J. Thurlby will report on Commission business and operations. Financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch and Managing Editor Shannon Dininny will report on Good Fruit Grower operations. A brief review of domestic and foreign market promotions will also be presented.  \nTo complete the meeting\, tentative reports will include updates from the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service\, Northwest Horticultural Council\, Northwest Fruit Exporters\, Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, and the Washington Oregon Canning Pear Association.  \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.  \nTENTATIVE AGENDA  \n11:00 am BOARD MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — Mike Wade\, Chairman  \n11:02 APPROVAL OF 3/6/24 AGENDA  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (12/13/23) … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1/31/24) — Tim Welch\, Treasurer …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:20 GOOD FRUIT GROWER UPDATE — Shannon Dininny\, Managing Editor  \n11:30 MANAGER’S REPORT — B.J. Thurlby\, Manager  \n• Board Member Position Nomination Update … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed)  \n• Processed Cherry Update  \n• WSFC Appointments … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(3 Motions needed)  \n• Other –  \n12:00 2024 PROMOTIONS – DOMESTIC — Karley Lange\, Dir. Domestic Operations  \n12:15 2024 PROMOTIONS – FOREIGN — Keith Hu\, Dir. International Operations  \n12:30 CROP SIZE DISCUSSION / REVIEW OF 2024/25 BUDGET … … … … …  \n• Approve 2024 Assessment Rates (Motion needed)  \n• Approve 2024 Budget (Motion needed)  \n1:00 INDUSTRY REPORTS:  \nA. PNCPS — B.J. Thurlby  \nB. WOCPA — B.J. Thurlby  \nC. NHC / NFE — Mark Powers  \nD. WSTFA — Jon DeVaney  \n1:30 OTHER BUSINESS  \n2:00 ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING – May 15\, 2024 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-yakima-wa-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20250312T184623Z
CREATED:20250312T184623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184623Z
UID:10002544-1708992000-1709164799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Richland WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on February 27th AND February 28th\, 2024\, in Richland\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20340&cid=343&wid=601 \n 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-richland-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20240223T000500Z
CREATED:20240223T000500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T000500Z
UID:10001234-1708992000-1709164799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Richland WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on February 27th AND February 28th\, 2024\, in Richland\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20340&cid=343&wid=601 \n 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-richland-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T090000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184622Z
CREATED:20250312T184622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184622Z
UID:10002542-1708934400-1708938000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 8 a.m. on February 26\, 2024\, at the Mid-Columbia Winter Horticultural Meeting located at the Hood River Best Western\, Gorge Room\, 1108 E. Marina Way\, Hood River\, OR  97031. The meeting will be in-person and via Zoom and will be hosted and moderated by Mike Doke.   \nOnly Fresh Pear Growers from the Mid-Columbia District (to include Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include:  Member position held by Adam McCarthy\, the 1st Alternate position held by Dane Klindt and the 2nd Alternate position held by Erick Von Lubken. \nThese three positions are eligible for re-election since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, The Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in WA and OR marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-elections-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T090000
DTSTAMP:20240212T185554Z
CREATED:20240212T185554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T185554Z
UID:10001232-1708934400-1708938000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 8 a.m. on February 26\, 2024\, at the Mid-Columbia Winter Horticultural Meeting located at the Hood River Best Western\, Gorge Room\, 1108 E. Marina Way\, Hood River\, OR  97031. The meeting will be in-person and via Zoom and will be hosted and moderated by Mike Doke.   \nOnly Fresh Pear Growers from the Mid-Columbia District (to include Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include:  Member position held by Adam McCarthy\, the 1st Alternate position held by Dane Klindt and the 2nd Alternate position held by Erick Von Lubken. \nThese three positions are eligible for re-election since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, The Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in WA and OR marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-elections-11-2/
LOCATION:Hood River Inn-Best Western\, Hood River\, Oregon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184617Z
CREATED:20250312T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184617Z
UID:10002536-1708416000-1708621200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide pre-license training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:WSDA Pesticide Pre-License Training & Exam Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThese 20-hour courses are in Spanish and in person with the exam immediately following training on day three. These courses are designed to give your Spanish-language employees their best opportunity to successfully obtain their WSDA issued Private Applicator’s License. \nThis is direct issued training by experienced and professional WSDA instructors. \nRegistration fees include all meals\, beverages and snacks for these three-day events\, along with all classroom materials and the WSDA exam itself. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664 \n​
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-pre-license-training-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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