sustainability
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 »
Fresh Views: Overlap between the practical and the economic
Some of my friends in business might be surprised to learn that my path into the economics of agriculture began with a pursuit of medicine. As a college student interning at a South African wildlife... more »
Red Sun Farms relies on high tech to grow year-round produce
Red Sun Farms stands as one of North America’s largest, fully vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse growing operations. With complete ownership and control of the entire process, from seed selection to retail delivery, the company ensures... more »
Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Despite a changing climate, improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency. Several years of improved soil health practices can strikingly change land so much that a grower can walk into a field after a... more »
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has been a pioneering force in berry production since 1917. With origins as a marketing cooperative for strawberries, Naturipe has since transformed into a vertically integrated company owned by... more »
Organic Produce Summit registration opens
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS). The OPS returns to Monterey, California, on July 9-10. “Plan to join us in beautiful Monterey this summer to experience an expanded trade show... more »
Organic growers may require new markets
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce. “In... more »
Brussels sprouts nab more acreage as demand grows
The Brussels sprouts that farmers grow today no longer taste bitter, thanks to breeding efforts through the years to produce sweeter varieties. The trendy vegetable has become a culinary superstar, with farmers ramping up production... more »
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