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Latest in visa and housing news to be shared at 2019 EXPO

Last season, growers received approximately 200,000 visaed workers, while over 242,000 jobs were certified.

Container-grown greens go commercial

Square Roots showed off basil plants growing vertically in shipping containers on the campus of Gordon Food Services’ Grand Rapids headquarters.

Column: We deserve better performance from our politicians

In his monthly column, National Council of Agricultural Employers President & CEO Michael Marsh writes about the similarities between crows and politicians.

Organic growth in the spotlight

The organic industry is on an upward path, a movement that was on full display at the 2019 Organic Produce Summit. The fourth annual event, held in July in Monterey, California, attracted more than 1,600 attendees. The trade show floor had 148 exhib... more

Alpine Fresh reveals new brand identity with redesigned logo

Alpine Fresh , a grower, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Miami, Florida, has launched its new brand and redesigned logo. This new logo has been incorporated into Alpine Fresh's product labels and packaging. “We’ve... more

High-end agritourism: Taylor grows for chefs, wine estate guests

High-end wine estates, restaurants and boutique farm-themed hotels are becoming popular around the country. While their growing operations themselves don’t resemble traditional commercial agriculture, they do generate substantial income from farm ... more