Carol Miller

Harvest Tide Organics prioritizes its people and uses year-round jobs, benefits, and predictable CSA income to keep a strong team together.

2026 Grower Achievement Award winner Joel Viereck solves what he can on the farm — and speaks up about what he can’t.

Compare the production strengths of these top selections of leafy greens to find the best fit for your operation.

A food safety outbreak can start thousands of miles away and still reshape markets, consumer confidence, and opportunities for vegetable growers across the country.

Smart technology can cut labor and inputs, but that doesn’t automatically make it a smart investment. Multiple factors can change the equation.

Consider adding these fresh carrot varieties to your crop mix during the next growing cycle.

Compare the wide range of characteristics for this crop to find which ones are a good fit for your vegetable operation.

Compare specs of these bean varieties to find the right fit for your farm.

Compare these selections to find the right ones for your farm.

From H-2A labor to walnut hulls and pizza nights, vegetable growers in Missouri and Kansas are finding their own paths to building farms that last.

Compare production specs and other features to find the right selections for your farm.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says complexity isn’t new to the industry. It’s one of the things that sets vegetable production apart.

Compare disease resistance and other features to find the right selections for your farm.

Growers continue to invest in technology and infrastructure, but many are applying for a more demanding test: Will it pay for itself?

The industry’s top challenge influences everything from crop mix to technology investments and customer commitments.

As the Cyclospora outbreak unfolds, consumer-facing businesses are taking noticeably different approaches to restoring confidence in lettuce.

Once consumer confidence begins to erode, rebuilding it can take considerably longer than removing a recalled product from the food supply.

As Colorado River policy returns to the national spotlight, this interview with Colorado grower and water policy leader Robert Sakata provides unique perspective.

Every season brings new challenges for commercial vegetable growers. But some years force bigger decisions than others.

Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption. For many growers, it has become a factor in production, investment, and risk management decisions.