Associations
Blueberry industry to trek to Seattle for 2025 Blueberry Convention
The North American Blueberry Council’s (NABC) 2025 Blueberry Convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Seattle. The NABC is encouraging participants to sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the lowest price... more »
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Participants are urged to register by Dec. 9 to receive discounted rates. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is... more »
Produce distributors group to meet during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS). The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of Dec. 10 at the Sheraton Times Square in Manhattan,... more »
Court rulings highlight challenges with H-2A labor compliance
Earlier in 2024, a federal district court in Georgia ruled that the Department of Labor's (DOL) "Worker Protection" rule was unlawful, raising fresh questions about H-2A labor compliance and its impact on growers across the... more »
IFPA global produce show a “Force for Fresh” in Atlanta
IFPA's recent global produce show was a "Force for Fresh." The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently wrapped up its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what's being described as a transformative three days for... more »
Organic Grower Summit to tackle AI, sustainable innovations
The 2024 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture. The 2024 show is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 in Monterey, California. This year’s event... more »
NOA annual convention scheduled for December in Savannah
Members of the National Onion Association plan to converge in Savannah, Georgia, for the industry's yearly convention. The Dec. 8-11 conference is scheduled for the Alida/Marriott hotel in Savannah’s thriving Riverfront Entertainment District. Different this... more »
Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo to be in Myrtle Beach
The 38th annual Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The meeting is scheduled for the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event, organized by... more »
IFPA Policy Retreat prepares industry advocacy for 2025 challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened a Policy Retreat this month, gathering members of its U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee to lay the groundwork for its 2025 advocacy efforts. The event,... more »
NCAE’s Mike Marsh offers an ag labor review: Transformative versus performative
In the late 1700s, our nation experienced something that was truly transformative. The American Revolution, which threw off the shackles of bondage to a monarch in Great Britain for many good reasons, transformed what were... more »
















