FFVA
Registration opens for FFVA convention
Registration is now open for one of the Sunshine State’s largest grower events. Scheduled for Sept. 25-27, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s (FFVA) yearly convention returns to the Ritz-Carlton hotel on the shores of... more »
FFVA seeks members of new leadership class
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is looking for candidates for Class 13 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. The program, administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, identifies and develops leaders to be strong... more »
FFVA comments on rising farm labor rates
Noting expected hikes in Florida farm labor rates, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is weighing in on how growers are being affected by rising labor costs. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released... more »
Florida growers discuss labor, input challenges
Florida’s growers are working to ensure state and federal policymakers hear their concerns about the numerous challenges and proposed rules to grow fresh produce. At the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) convention Sept. 12-14... more »
New produce snacks discussed at FFVA sessions
One purpose of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s convention was to pollinate ideas as a group that could benefit the industry. In sessions, attendees got a peek into how gene editing could help increase... more »
FFVA honors UF weed researcher for management programs
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) named University of Florida (UF) weed scientist Nathan Boyd its 2022 Researcher of the Year. Boyd is a professor of horticulture and weed science... more »
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association names emerging leaders
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has chosen 14 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 12 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the Emerging Leader Development Program has... more »
A Q&A with Mike Stuart of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
You could say he started at the bottom and worked his way up. More than 40 years ago, before Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) CEO Mike Stuart started working for specialty crop growers, he... more »
