Christina Herrick

Christina Herrick

Christina Herrick serves as the produce editor for The Packer, where she provides in-depth coverage of the fresh produce industry. With a keen focus on the economic realities facing growers, packers and shippers, she explores the complexities of agricultural labor and the rising costs of production. Herrick is a leading voice on new technologies transforming specialty crop farming. As host of The Packer podcast, she engages with industry leaders and offers essential insights for stakeholders navigating the evolving landscape of today’s fresh produce industry.

Latest Stories
Backed by more than 600 agricultural groups, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson details the urgent need for H-2A guest worker updates and his plan for year-end passage.
Legal expert Chris Schulte breaks down why a judge rejected the Department of Labor’s proposed wage percentiles and housing adjustments, as well as how the department could respond.
Agricultural leaders welcome the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act while warning that severe consular delays could undermine grower gains.
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson argues that replacing seasonal requirements with a 350-day temporary status offers year-round producers H-2A program access and workers a guaranteed “two-week vacation” for family time.