Category: Marketing
Fresh produce advisory committee meets in February
The USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) is preparing for its next meeting.
Brighter Bites’ importance discussed
Brighter Bites nutrition charitable consumption food donation
Applications available for California Ag Leadership Program class
California Agricultural Leadership Program
California winter vegetables thriving in Imperial Valley
Winter vegetable harvest is in full swing in California’s Imperial Valley, and growers say the conditions this season have been close to perfect.
OTA receives $1 million for foreign market access
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has received more than $1 million from the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products around the world in 2024.
IFPA supports continuation of WIC funds in SNAP
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) launched its largest-ever ad campaign in support of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
USDA invests $3 Million in farmer risk management training
USDA Risk Management Agency climate practices
Minority council expands farmer training
National Minority Supplier Development Council NMSDC Acres program black farmers minorities
Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
Business are changing in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Learn how farm market businesses can better connect with their customers.
Patrick Mills joins Idaho Potato Commission in retail
With more than 25 years of produce industry experience under his belt, Patrick Mills has joined the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) as retail promotion director for the West/Canada following the retirement of Kent Beesley.
CBP pushed to boost Georgia produce demand
U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Georgia produce pecans promotion Senator Jon Ossoff
Vegetable Growers News honors 40 Under 40 Awards leaders
Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards Fruit Growers News Vegetable Growers News recognition honors
Farm Market & Agritourism: Know your customers
I was talking with a new owner of a farm market store. He had purchased the business from an organic farmer who owned the business for five years. Along with selling their produce, the organic farmer focused on health and organic products.
Ark Foods introduces mini watermelons
Ark Foods, the modern-day farming company on a mission to showcase the magic of vegetables, is expanding into fruit with a pilot project for watermelons.
New England high tunnel conference deadline approaching
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Organic hybrid Sweet Garleek named a best invention of 2023
A year after organic seed developer Row 7 Seed Company began selling its innovative products through Whole Foods, the company is expanding its presence there, with plans to add more items in 2024.
Broccoli, pepper earn All-American Selection status
North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization, All-America Selections (AAS), has three new vegetable winners that will be available for 2024.
Registration open for Kentucky conference
Registration for the Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Conference is open.
Biden signature averts shutdown, extends Farm Bill
President Joe Biden has signed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, extending the Farm Bill for a year and funding agriculture programs through the new year.
Specialty crops bill targets export market hurdles
U.S. senators and representatives have introduced legislation designed to help farmers fight trade barriers to sell specialty crops in export markets.