Alliance For Food And Farming Launches Facebook Page Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 24, 2012 In its continuing efforts to promote consumption of all fruits and vegetables by providing credible, science-based information to […]Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
California Growers Launch Canadian PR Program Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 18, 2012 With funding from a California Specialty Crop Block Grant, the Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) is launching a […]
PMA Calls For Industry Leaders To Volunteer Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 18, 2012 The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is now seeking members from across the global fresh produce supply chain for […]
Florida’s Top Chef Promotes Fresh Produce One Dish At A Time By Frank Giles|April 17, 2012 Nothing sells freshly grown or raised food better than a beautifully prepared dish dreamed up by an expert […]
Farmers Market Promotion Program Grants Available By Growing Produce Staff|April 10, 2012 Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has announced that USDA is seeking grant applicants for the 2012 Farmers Market […]
Florida Agriculture Uses Legos To Build Unique Partnership By Growing Produce Staff|April 2, 2012 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam planted the final citrus tree at Legoland Florida’s Fresh From Florida Greenhouse last […]
New Salad Lovers’ Website By Growing Produce Staff|March 14, 2012 Dole is providing the nation’s salad lovers with a members only, online place to swap recipes, receive money […]
National School Breakfast And Lunch Programs Discriminate Against Potatoes By Growing Produce Staff|March 8, 2012 On Wednesday, Jan. 25, First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the release of […]
Salad Bars To Debut In 39 Southeast Schools By Growing Produce Staff|March 7, 2012 A collaborative effort among the United Fresh Foundation, Produce for Kids, and Publix Super Markets raised funds to […]
USDA Unveils Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass By Growing Produce Staff|March 1, 2012 An interactive web-based document, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass, highlights USDA support for local […]
Seed For Thought: Go Big On Farm Marketing, Or Go Home By Growing Produce Staff|February 10, 2012 We here at American Vegetable Grower, along with our sister magazine, American/Western Fruit Grower, generally support marketing orders […]
Q&A: Florida Ag Commissioner Takes On Nutrition In Public Schools By Growing Produce Staff|January 29, 2012 During the 2011 legislative session, the school lunch program was moved under the authority of FDACS. According to […]
USDA Unveils New Standards For School Meals By Growing Produce Staff|January 25, 2012 The new meal requirements unveiled by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary will raise standards for the […]
Redefining Locally Grown By Rosemary Gordon|January 13, 2012 Want to talk about the concept “as fresh as possible”? Well, we know that buying produce from a […]
Florida Agriculture Goes On Parade By Growing Produce Staff|December 31, 2011 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), through its Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, partnered with […]
USDA Survey Shows Rise in Winter Farmers Markets By Growing Produce Staff|December 19, 2011 According to Kathleen Merrigan, agriculture deputy secretary, the updated National Farmers Market Directory indicates that the number of […]
Connect With A New Era Of Farm Advocates By Frank Giles|November 18, 2011 There is a common refrain often heard in ag circles that we all too often are “preaching to […]
State Fruit And Vegetable Profiles Now Available At UnitedFresh.org By Growing Produce Staff|November 15, 2011 Tweet//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The fresh fruit and vegetable industry has a profound effect on all 50 states and the District […]
Food Day Gives Growers A Voice By Growing Produce Staff|October 18, 2011 Tweet//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Alliance for Food and Farming, in support […]
Farmers Freshen Up Rest Stops By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 7, 2011 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The golden arches have beckoned turnpike travelers for decades. There’s generally not much else to choose from […]