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Why don't potato growers form a national marketing order and invoke volume control? Winning agreement to form such a order would be the hardest part, I think.
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Tom Karst replied to Tom Karst's discussion Introduce yourself"For me:
1. Bill O'Neill hired me on with Vance Publishing to work on ProNet, the early online commodity reporting service for fresh produce. He put in position to succeed and was a great example in his attention to detail and industry…"
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I would like to start an "introduce yourself" discussion thread for The Packer Market. Here are four things to talk about:1. The secret to my success (what person influenced you and helped you to succeed in the business world)2. Your first industry conference: (what was the first produce industry trade show you attended?)3. Hobby (What do you like to do while not thinking/selling produce?)4. Current job: (what you do now)Tom KSee More
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Will the potato growers win the antitrust lawsuit?
Started by Tom Karst in General. Last reply by Tom Karst on Monday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
What do readers think of the chances potato growers have in prevailing in the antitrust legal actions they face? What would happen if they lose the case?What are the strengths and weaknesses in their case?check out Coral Beach's coverage of the…Continue
Introduce yourself
Started by Tom Karst in Careers. Last reply by Tom Karst on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like
I would like to start an "introduce yourself" discussion thread for The Packer Market. Here are four things to talk about:1. The secret to my success (what person influenced you and helped you to succeed in the business world)2. Your first industry…Continue
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Florida Tomato challenge - Statement of claims
Started by Tom Karst in General. Last reply by Tom Karst May 9. 2 Replies 0 Likes
How long will it take the Florida Tomato Exchange to receive an answer from the U.S. Court of International Trade about their challenge to the suspension agreement. One source close to the process said it could be months...The complaint filed list…Continue
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Goodlatte ag worker plan planned dissed by UFW
Started by Tom Karst in General Apr 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes
UFW opposes Congressman’s proposal to create new Bracero Program that would roll back farm worker protectionsUFW urges Congress to support the bipartisan immigration reform legislation Keene, CA – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte…Continue
Tags: reform, immigration, labor, farm
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