Awards
Southeast Honors: Produce groups honor growers, Extension
Growers depend on county and state Extension agents and personnel to help them solve their agronomic challenges. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA) and the South... more »
Celebrating women in agriculture: Women in produce share experiences
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to expansive commercial operations to leading at academic institutions, many women combine tradition with... 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 »
Farmworker of the Year nominations being accepted
Farmworkers sought for Farmworker of the Year honors EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to... more »
2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners honored
This year's class of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners has been honored. The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2024 was recognized during a Dec. 10 reception at... more »
Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry leaders
2024 Master Farmer Awards presented to grower, MSU hort department leader By Madi Schafer, Contributing Writer The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) has recognized two leaders whose contributions have advanced Michigan’s agriculture. Vance Baird and Springdale... more »
New York potato supplier honored
A New York potato supplier has received historic recognition. Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier Bushwick Commission has been designated a historic business by the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Bushwick was chosen for... more »
Wisconsin hall of fame inducts hort supply leader Kurt Dramm
Horticultural supply industry leader Kurt Dramm has been inducted into a Wisconsin growers hall of fame. The Commercial Growers of Wisconsin (CGW) honored Dramm with induction into the state industry’s Hall of Fame. Dramm, a... more »
Georgia Plant Protection honored by National Plant Board
Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division has won recognition from a national plant protection board. The National Plant Board (NPB) bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the division. The division,... more »
Female growers to be recognized in 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer
The USDA is releasing how it plans to celebrate, support and promote female growers through the 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of... more »
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