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Wanted: Vegetable Growers with Interesting Stories
Back in February 2005, I introduced myself to you, the readers of The Vegetable Growers News. I was a lowly staff writer then, and knew virtually nothing about what it takes to grow vegetables and... more »
Bus Tour to Board in Iowa for Education, Networking and Fun
If you want to make over your farm market marketing strategy, network with other farm marketers, learn from seasoned vintners and hear the latest in agricultural research, then you won't want to miss the Southwest... more »
Watering Tomato Plants with Diluted Seawater Boosts Levels of Antioxidants
Watering tomatoes with diluted seawater can boost their content of disease-fighting antioxidants and may lead to healthier salads, appetizers, and other tomato-based foods, scientists in Italy report. ScienceDaily more »
Farm Worker Advocates to Present Burger King With Petitions
Farm worker advocates sought to present more than 80,000 signatures to Burger King officials Monday urging the fast-food giant to join McDonald's Corp. and Taco Bell to help boost the wages of Florida tomato pickers... more »
Sheriff: There is Slavery in Florida Tomato Fields
Slavery exists in the tomato fields of Florida, a U.S. Senate committee was told today. PalmBeachPost.com more »
A Tastier Tomato Grows in Jersey, Thanks to Rutgers
While the Jersey tomato is a sacred thing, a rite of summer, too often the tomatoes found in grocery stores, on fast food burgers and diner salads are pinkish, uninspired fruit that tastes like, well,... more »
Emperor of Mirth Keeps the Fun Coming
Bill Bakan takes fun so seriously at Maize Valley Market & Winery that he refers to himself as the Fun Czar. Besides being serious about fun, he had other reasons for adopting the title. First... more »
State Tomato Board Dissolved
The California agency's demise after an audit found financial and other improprieties draws attention to similar farm programs. Los Angeles Times more »
Farmers Find More Profit in Selling Directly to Consumers
If you're looking for locally grown sweet corn, tomatoes and zucchini this summer, the local supermarket isn't necessarily the place to go. The Eagle-Tribune more »
Farm Program Feeds Utahns and the Local Economy
On Feb. 14 of each year, organic farmer John Borski sows the seeds of some 50 tomato plants, a Valentine's Day labor of love. Daily Herald more »
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