§ 68034 Independent Handler Definition

• •An 'independent handler' is someone who mostly works with fruit for farmers or growers who work on their own.
• •This person doesn’t work for a big company but helps small or independent farmers with their fruit.
• •The law is just explaining what this job title means.

A person helps a small apple farmer sell their apples to stores.

This person is called an 'independent handler' because they work with a farmer who grows apples on their own, not for a big company.