June 2025 - Sweetpotato Speak

All offices were incredibly attentive and desired to assist in our efforts. The current H2-A Wage Labor Survey effort was discussed in great detail. Each of our delegates are anxiously waiting for my promised return to DC with data that is statistically valid so that they may further assist us with our efforts in being heard and ultimately bringing reform. I remain below the threshold of data that would enable us to state that our data is valid. We are currently about 10% shy of total acreage reporting and would benefit significantly by your participation. If you have not submitted your data, I kindly ask that you consider doing so. By your helping me collect the data, I will be able to do my best to help you and your operation as I advocate for change in DC on your behalf. For wage labor survey access, please scan the QR code on page 5. With the board’s support, we have added to our team and expanded the resources we have available for the industry as we have contracted Ms. Ann Gallagher to serve as our Project Manager for all GRKN Research Projects . In this capacity, Ann will work directly with all researchers currently receiving funding from the Commission with projects looking at tackling the numerous challenges GRKN presents not only to our industry but the many others across the state.

We feel that her expertise will serve us all to ensure that research projects remain on track and ultimately deliver findings that can make a difference to the crops and farmers. Be on the lookout for Ann and upcoming correspondence she may send out. Her years of service and knowledge, not to mention dedication and passion for all things sweetpotatoes are sure to serve us all well! Michelle

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L-R Colby Griffiths, Ann Gallagher, Seth Ballance

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