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Chicago farm market’s success

Goebbert’s Farm, a northwest Chicago suburb farm market operation, has been selling fruits and vegetables since 1948. Goebbert’s Farm, based in South Barrington, Illinois, sells a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers,... 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 »

Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry leaders

The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) has recognized two leaders whose contributions have advanced Michigan’s agriculture. Vance Baird and Springdale Farms in Scottville, Michigan, have been awarded the MVC’s Master Farmer Award.  As an academic and... more »

Veg Connections: Sustainable integrated pest management for thrips control, yield in Midwest pepper production

Thrips can be a persistent problem in pepper production. Thrips are notorious for feeding damage, leading to abortion of flowers, foliage loss, scarring on fruit and tospovirus transmission to plants. In high densities, thrips can... 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 »

GFVGA leader Charles Hall dies

Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was GFVGA’s executive director since the association was organized in 1996. Though... more »

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