GAP Connections Blog 

GAP Connections – Helping Companies Better Support the Agriculture Industry

While comprised of countless individuals, the agriculture industry can, in essence, be broken down into three major parties – the growers, the companies who purchase their crop and the companies and organizations that provide inputs and services to 

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Resources for Growers to Build a Better Tomorrow

One of the main points of motivation behind the creation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is the goal of improving the day-to-day lives of the men and women who are absolutely paramount in the agricultural industry – farmers. In the previous entry of

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GAP Connections – Filling the Voids of The Farming Industry

The concept of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) has been developing for many years for various agricultural commodities. The United States Department of Agriculture began a program for fruits and vegetables in 2002. Following the USDA’s GAP Program imple

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GAP Connections Press Releases

GAP Connections Announces New Certification for Tobacco Growers

GAP Connections (GAPC) is proud to announce a new certification program that distinguishes tobacco growers in the marketplace who adhere to GAPC’s standards for socially responsible agronomic, environmental and labor practices.

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More than 750 farm workers attend GAP Connections safety events in three states

Leadership group for agricultural standards and practices offers free, bilingual on-farm safety and compliance training events for workers

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GAP Connections Launches Website and Grower ID System

Nonprofit organization uses site to promote best practices and standards in tobacco farming

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GAP Connections Launches Agricultural Program for Tobacco Growers

U.S. tobacco farmers benefit from organization’s best practices and standards

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