Taking on the Challenge of a Farm Economy Crisis

Misperceptions about agriculture carry real consequences for growers and food supply. Why growers need to tell their own story.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says amid times of change, those who speak up will be the ones with the best chances of being heard.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller reminds smaller, local growers why it’s important to keep their customers’ understanding front of mind.

The Miss Florida Citrus Program is celebrating a momentous milestone this year. Get to know the latest winner.

The new organization aims to provide women in agriculture technology with a platform to connect, engage, and build a community.

Bill Brim calls on fellow growers to spark change in government regulations. With his years of leadership, he has easy-to-follow advice.

Meet Christina Morton, FFVA’s new Director of Communications, as she takes the reins from longtime agvocate and Florida Grower columnist Lisa Lochridge.

See how this formal request would help protect farmworkers and support the specialty crop industry.

Lisa Lochridge has a packinghouse full of memories during her tenure at FFVA. Read her final column for Florida Grower.

See how one association helped spread the word on the plight of growers, but emphasized they are still hard at work feeding the public. 

You don’t have to be a super hero, rock star, or award-winning scientist to aid farming. You can help by supporting professionalism in fields.

Zippy Duvall weighs in on priority issues.

This is the first of a series of webcasts targeting topics affecting the next generation of specialty crop growers. In this episode, Mike Stuart, president of FFVA and Ben Albrittion, Florida District 56 representative, offer insight on the role you can play in expressing the needs of your business to your local, state, and national representatives.

Generations X and Y sought to speak out for agriculture.

Randy Hardy, the new National Potato Council president, also the owner of Hardy Farms in Oakley, ID, asks growers to share their opinion in the political arena.

George Sorn, who enjoyed an illustrious career with Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, dies at 86.