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Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized

At the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Pennsylvania’s vegetable and horticulture associations recognized industry leaders. During a Jan. 29 Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) annual membership meeting, PVGA leaders honored a longtime member with its... more »

Stevenson’s Strawberries

Stevenson’s Strawberries began with one acre and almost five decades later is one of the most popular strawberry and pumpkin farms in Wayne, Maine, now growing 130 acres.  It was back in the late 1970s... more »

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 »

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 »

Del Jardin Fresh: Tomato farming success

For decades, Juan Lopez, president and owner of farming consulting firm Del Jardin Fresh, has been looking for ways to grow the best tomatoes. “I’ve been farming for 20 years, and you learn something new... more »

Report: Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines

Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family will cost less than last year, but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey... more »

Thanksgiving organic vegetable prices expected to be higher in 2024

Lower-than-usual supply means consumers may be paying more for organic celery and other favorite November ingredients—with a few ‘sweet’ exceptions. Prolonged summer heat in the West has stunted early winter vegetable production, resulting in higher... more »

Research indicates medium mesotunnels can exclude insects in cucurbits

Mesotunnels, intermediate in scale between low and high tunnels, can impact the incidences of pests, diseases and quality of fruit produced through such systems. Two studies, one on integrated pest management and the other on... more »

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