Leafy Greens
Greens grower builds on shared wisdom of small farms
A small farm in Presque Isle, Michigan shows the organization and expertise available to a new farmer not afraid to seek out advice and try new techniques. Dion Stepanski of Presque Isle Farm spoke about... more »
AeroFarms pursues world’s highest-producing indoor farm operation
These are heady times to be working at Newark, New Jersey-based AeroFarms. The “aero” in the name refers to aeroponics – the practice of misting plant roots with water and nutrients – rather than the... more »
BrightFarms launches new crunchy iceberg baby leaf
BrightFarms is announcing the launch of Sunny Crunch, a packaged salad that features a unique baby leaf iceberg not typically found in US supermarkets. With a mild flavor profile... more »
Talley Farms names Derek Sass new sales manager
Talley Farms, a fourth-generation family farming operation located in California's Arroyo Grande Valley, has named produce industry veteran Derek Sass as sales manager for the company, which... more »
BrightFarms debuts crunchy iceberg baby leaf
BrightFarms Feb. 2 announced the launch of Sunny Crunch, a packaged salad that features a unique baby leaf iceberg not typically found in US supermarkets. With a mild flavor profile that’s aimed at families and... more »
lēf Farms adopts clamshell packaging to meet consumer demand
New England’s lēf Farms recently announced clamshell packaging that's a radical departure from the previous packaging designs. “There’s no doubt that everyone loves our baby greens that, up until now, were available in distinctive black bags.... more »
Firm unveils new containerized farm models
Indoor Farms of America has developed new models of its containerized farms for 2018 that focus on maximizing farm... more »
Produce safety training ensuring continued enjoyment of specialty crops
Oakleaf, Mizuna, Red Rib Chicory, Lollo Rosa, and Lamb's Lettuce, are the names of a few of the leafy vegetables which graced my salad plate. The thinly sliced fresh red onion, juicy pomegranate kernels, and... more »