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Florida tomato leader new Washington apple president
The leader of Florida's tomato industry is leaving the Sunshine State to head the Washington Apple Commission. Michael Schadler, the executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), is the new president of the... more »
New elements mark this year’s Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat. Scheduled for July 10-11 in Monterey, California, OPS is the only event exclusively dedicated to... more »
USDA opens disadvantaged farmer grant application process
Underserved and disadvantaged farmers can learn more about U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) grants that benefit them through a webinar. Community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal-serving organizations are invited to join... more »
Senate committee releases farm bill framework
A new farm bill framework has been issued by a U.S. senator. U.S. Sen John Boozman, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has released a draft of a farm bill... more »
Organic produce sales expand in 2023
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has released data on organic produce sales for the previous year. Topping $9.6 billion, organic produce sales in the U.S. grew by 1.6% in 2023, while volume declined 0.1%, according... more »
Setting farm market prices and fighting pests, diseases
This VGN May/June issue is now available in print and digital editions. Here is a sneak peek of the topics discussed. Inflation, farm input costs shape farm market prices This edition of VGN features results... more »
America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration begins
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has kicked off the 16th annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration (AFMC). The event celebrates the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the U.S. as voted on by the... more »
Vegetable, peach grower Titan Farms marks brand anniversary
Vegetable and peach grower-shipper Titan Farms is celebrating the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands. Based in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Titan is a leading grower, packer and shipper of... more »
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Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be coming faster than expected
Weeding out danger: Processing lines help remove toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
East Coast diversification: Titan Farms expands from peaches into vegetables
Regenerating soil: Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate soil, aid grower efficiencies
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Organic Grower: Strengthening Organic Systems
Veg Connections: Advancing onion thrips management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Managing increased customer traffic
Ag Labor Review: Transformative vs. performative
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