Cucumbers, Leafy Greens, Melons, Onions, Southeast, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes/Peppers

GFVGA leader Charles Hall dies

Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was GFVGA’s executive director since the asso... more »

Marketing

Blueberry industry to trek to Seattle for 2025 Blueberry Convention

The North American Blueberry Council’s (NABC) 2025 Blueberry Convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Seattle. The NABC is encouraging participants to sign up as soon as possible to take advantag... more »

education, Farmers' Market, Marketing

NAFDMA schedules webinar on improving farm market sales 

Farm market operators can learn how to improve sales.  NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales. “... more »

Labor

Farmworker of the Year nominations being accepted

Farmworkers sought for Farmworker of the Year honors EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals wh... more »

Marketing, Vegetables

Home gardening trend surveyed

Americans are spending less time gardening, according to a survey. Changes in gardening time are apparent in the 2025 Axiom Gardening Outlook Survey. While 52% of respondents spent the same amou... more »

ENewsletter

Michigan ag industry mourns the loss of Victor Shank

Victor Shank, former president of the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) and prominent figure in the Michigan agriculture industry, passed away on Jan. 5 at his home in Dowagiac, Michigan. Shank was ... more »