Search Results for: Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association
New members named for National Organic Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Sept. 28 the appointment of five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). “It... READ MORE »
Jeanette Lombardo to succeed Gorman for Farmer Veteran Coalition
It started as a vision in a strawberry field overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Three women who stood there alongside Michael O’Gorman had all lost t... READ MORE »
Craig Frey, replacement for Gene McAvoy, introduced in Florida
On Wednesday, June 3, Gene McAvoy introduced Craig Frey, who is more or less his replacement in Hendry County. McAvoy, who is now the associate dir... READ MORE »
Virus spread complicates produce growing, markets
Editor’s note: This story was written in early April, as the industry and officials were still adjusting their approach to a global pandemic. The... READ MORE »
BrightFarms continues growth with greenhouse locations
New York-based packaged salads company BrightFarms entered 2020 with plans to open a 250,000-square-foot greenhouse in Snyder County, Pennsylvania –... READ MORE »
Congressional leadership aid sought on AEWR relief
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) today called on Congressional leadership to support legislative language addressing a serious co... READ MORE »
MCFA salutes Dan Botts for contributions to specialty crops
It takes a special person to bring together representatives from across the U.S. specialty crop community, the crop protection industry and the federa... READ MORE »
United Fresh to honor Four Seasons Produce CEO
United Fresh Produce Association will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Ron Carkoski, chief executive officer, Four Seasons Family of Companie... READ MORE »
Nominees for United Fresh board, officers listed
United Fresh Immediate Past Chairman Tony Freytag, executive vice president, Crunch Pak, Cashmere, Washiington, has announced the slate of new officer... READ MORE »
Colorado grower-shipper Ed Monson dies at 73
Longtime Colorado onion and carrot grower-shipper Joseph (Ed) Monson, 73, of Greeley, Colorado March 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. ... READ MORE »
