What is the Alliance for Food and Farming?
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 which represents organic and conventional farmers of fruits and vegetables and farms of all sizes. AFF contributors are limited to farmers of fruits and vegetables, companies that sell, market or ship fruits and vegetables or organizations that represent produce farmers. Our mission is to deliver credible information about the safety of produce.
An example of the Alliance for Food and Farming’s work can be found at www.safefruitsandveggies.com. This website exists as a resource for science-based information for consumers to help them make the right choices for themselves and their families.
Alliance for Food and Farming Leadership
Oversight of Alliance for Food and Farming activities is provided by a voluntary management board from organizations representing fruit and vegetable farmers from throughout the produce industry. Current Board members include:
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- Ian LeMay, (Chair) California Table Grape Commission
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Kyla Oberman, (Secretary/Treasurer) California Giant Berry Farms
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Jim Cranney, California Citrus Quality Council
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Daniel Hartwig, California Fresh Fruit Association
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Amanda Griffin, US Highbush Blueberry Council
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Cory Lunde, Western Growers Association
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Siobhan May, International Fresh Produce Association
- Ken Melban, California Avocado Commission
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Blair Richardson, Potatoes USA
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Rick Tomlinson, California Strawberry Commission
- Kate Tynan, Northwest Horticultural Council
Advisory Board Members:
Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RD
Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RDN, CPT
How is the Alliance for Food and Farming funded?
All activities of the Alliance for Food and Farming are funded by voluntary contributions. Alliance for Food and Farming only accepts contributions from farmers of fruits and vegetables, companies who grow, sell, market or ship fruits and vegetables or organizations that represent produce farmers. Contributions cannot be accepted from organizations or companies that do not meet these criteria.