Agritourism to value-added: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Growers, extension agents, researchers and allied industry professionals from across the southeast descended upon the historic Georgia river town of Savannah in early January for the 2026 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Conference organizers... more »
Organic certification gains traction amid tighter margins and rising import competition
With profit margins tight and cheap imported produce causing consternation among many specialty crop growers across the country, fruit and vegetable growers are taking a hard look at bringing one of America’s premium brands into... more »
Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State University confirms as much, saying the state today hosts over 3,000 fruit... more »
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
Weed control in organic agriculture comes in many forms, from physical methods and flame weeding to biological approaches such as cover cropping and crowding planting. Full Hollow Farm in Belding, Michigan, has experience with all... more »
Owyhee’s Idaho-Oregon onion, asparagus legacy
Taking its name from a band of Native Americans who helped shape the West, Owyhee Produce is a successful family growing operation. Owyhee grows a variety of onions along the Idaho-Oregon Snake River border east... more »
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: Optimizing row covers for sustainable agriculture
Organic and sustainable specialty crop growers face a unique balancing act of producing high-quality crops while preserving the health of the environment for seasons to come. However, every growing season brings an army of challenges:... more »
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship and supporting local communities where it grows and operates. “We are... more »
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Diversification and sustainable growing practices are key elements in the recipe of success for Full Belly Farm, which grows a large mix of fruit, vegetables and nuts in California’s picturesque Capay Valley west of Sacramento.... more »
Farm market challenges: Labor, input costs drive farm market pricing
Pressed by inflation, escalating input costs, labor availability and competition from other venues, it’s more difficult than ever for farm market operators to effectively price their products. The latest Fruit and Vegetable Growers News Farm... more »
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce is a small, family-owned farm located in the picturesque Hungry Hollow valley of Northern California. Founded in 1976 by Jeff and Annie Main, the farm spans 30 acres of certified organic land... more »
