By Region
Baloian Farms first to kick off 2020 California bell pepper season
As a leader in West Coast pepper production, Fresno, California-based Baloian Farms along with their Coachella partner, Belk Farms, will celebrate their 32nd season together in the Coachella Valley by starting harvest on their spring... more »
Local food banks, others benefit from Wish Farms’ berry donations
International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is aiding local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The... more »
Strawberry growers in North Carolina adapt to changing markets
North Carolina’s strawberry season kicked off around the same time the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the state. Now, local strawberry growers, who rely heavily on pick-your-own operations, are adapting to find new... more »
Georgia growers urged to prepare for harvest in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Most vegetable crops in Georgia – such as bell pepper, specialty peppers, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, yellow squash, and zucchini – are currently being planted into early April. These crops should be harvested in May and... more »
California sweet corn season around the corner
As Americans across the nation are starting to adjust to life at home, quarantine is about to get a little sweeter with the start of California sweet corn set for mid-April. “With the number of... more »
Michigan Department of Agriculture teams with restaurants to sell product
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) have announced a partnership that will enable restaurants to sell food and pantry items, which currently, can be... more »
Online platform from Virginia MarketMaker helps with market losses
With school closures and other food and beverage businesses being ordered to stop normal operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, farmers and other agricultural producers along the supply chain are now faced with a lack of... more »
Product listing outlet available for Ohio sustainable, organic farmers
Recognizing that farmers are trying to reach consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is taking steps to get the word out and is making its online searchable database... more »
