Tomatoes/Peppers
Florida tomato growers, workers reach agreement
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE) have reached an agreement that will extend CIW's Fair Food principles - including a strict code of conduct, a cooperative complaint resolution... more »
Farming on the other side of the world
An amazing trip took Cornell Cooperative Extension Vegetable Specialist Judson Reid half way around the world to help farmers in Tanzania improve tomato crops. The Chronicle-Express.comTo read more, click here. more »
College, farm market merger still going strong
In spring 2009, Shady Brook Farm - a farm, market and garden center just north of Philadelphia - agreed to run Delaware Valley College's farm market.DelVal, as it's known, is in Doylestown, Pa. It started... more »
Farms see future in sustainable ag
Veteran west-side farmer John Diener has always felt confident in his ability to grow quality tomatoes, almonds and wheat -- but to some, that may not be good enough. The Fresno BeeTo read more, click... more »
Florida tomato pickers announce new deal with growers
A farm worker group and one of the country's largest tomato growers have agreed to an unprecedented deal to improve Florida worker conditions. Associated PressTo read more, click here. more »
Pest management webinars
Learn more about pest management in season-extension production systems, such as high tunnels, by registering for a new webinar series sponsored by the Great Lakes Vegetable Working Group, University of Illinois Extension and a Sustainable... more »
Local produce shines in Texas
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant EditorAt the Pearl Farmers' Market in San Antonio, Texas, shoppers can find locally grown vegetables, some fruits and meats, potted herbs, baked goods, cut flowers, honey, fresh cheese, camembert, free-range eggs,... more »
Cleveland still has Grobe
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant EditorGrobe Fruit Farms is a short drive from the town of Elyria, Ohio, and is roughly 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Allen Grobe and his wife Laurie are the fifth generation... more »
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