June 2005
- Farmers’ Market Braces for Rush of Produce, Customers It was May 27, a Friday, and things were fairly slow at the Fulton Street Farmers’ Market. Many stalls were empty, and produce items were few and far between. Some of the vendors had put up tarps to block the sun. A handful of potential customers eyed what flowers and crafts were available.
- Gardens of Eagan Atina Diffley remembers the Alar scare of 1989 – but for the opposite reason many apple growers remember it.
- Supreme Court Ruling Gives New Life to Checkoffs While the decision concerned beef, not fruit or vegetables, leaders in the horticulture industry hailed the U.S. Supreme Court beef promotion decision May 23 as a victory.
- The Vegetable Growers News Introduces Editorial Board
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