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AFF Board Appoints Markon’s Tim York As Chair

Markon President Tim York was appointed as Chair of the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) during the organization’s annual Management Board meeting on January 30. York replaces Chris Zanobini, Executive Director of the California Pear Advisory Board, who is stepping down after two years of service as Chair.  Zanobini will remain on the AFF’s Executive Committee.

AFF, Markon Partner on Facts, Not Fears Produce Safety Media Tour

The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), in conjunction with Markon Cooperative, hosted its first ever “Facts, Not Fears” Produce Safety tour for bloggers and writers on August 21, 22 and 23 in the Salinas Valley. Tour participants visited fruit and vegetable fields and processing facilities as well as engaged with farmers, chefs and scientists with expertise in nutrition and food safety during the three-day event.

Alliance for Food and Farming Board Appoints Markon’s York Vice-Chair

Markon President Tim York was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) during the organization’s annual Management Board meeting. York replaces Bryan Silbermann who is retiring as the CEO of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA).