It is hoped that with approximately $66 million in Specialty Crop Block Grants, research will be conducted to find new weed control and fumigant options.
Consumers don’t equate fresh fruit and genetically modification technology. GMO-free labels confuse the issue and create fear where there should be none.
The irrigation company will donate a portion of its sales to an Ohio non-profit organization that provides free surgery to children and young adults with cleft lip and palate.
The bike ride will bring together 40 fresh produce industry members to cycle 275 in CA over the four days leading up to the 2014 PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo.
“An unhappy customer will tell 11 people about a negative interaction with your business. In turn, those 11 people will tell five other people — that’s a total of 67 people hearing about an unpleasant experience. And 30% of those disappointed customers will tell more than five people.”
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says the growth and modernization of Panama City serves as healthy competition and motivation for the Sunshine State.