Passion and Hard Work Changes Everything [Opinion]

The Bassettis’ passion for both family and flavorful produce transformed the farm into an operation that is changing the industry. The Bassettis are the 2019 Grower Achievement Award Winner.

Each year, American Vegetable Grower magazine honors an operation that exemplifies the best of the national growing community.

This year’s Grower Achievement Award winner says farming isn’t easy, but with determination and faith, you can build a legacy that will support your family and your community for generations to come.

The Jackson family accepted the 2018 Grower Achievement Award at United Fresh’s Washington Conference this week. Take a look at the video telling their story.

This year’s Grower Achievement Award winners Brent and Rodney Jackson don’t get thrown by obstacles in their path. Rather, they outsmart them.

The 2018 Grower Achievement Award winner, Jackson Farming Company, has a juggernaut of an operation after just one generation.

First generation growers Brent and Debbie Jackson and their son Rodney Jackson demonstrate what can accomplish when you’re willing to aim for long-term success.

Alan Jones, this year’s recipient of American Vegetable Grower magazine’s Grower Achievement Award, invites all growers to do what he does: Look in the mirror and ask,” What can I do to make a positive impact on our industry?”

The industry struggles to find the right sustainable practices. Alan and Leslie Jones are rolling up their sleeves and finding results.

American Vegetable Grower magazine is proud to announce Parrish, FL-based Jones Potato Farm is the 2017 recipient of its prestigious Grower Achievement Award. This national award is given annually to an operation that exemplifies the best of the national growing community.

From tuber to table, Tasteful Selections and Bob Bender focus on vertical integration from propagating potato seed to growing and packaging on a year-round basis.

Peter Pero IV of Pero Family Farms, the 2015 Grower Achievement Award recipient, said his plan going forward is to promote nutrition.

Peter Pero of Pero Family Farms says teaching kids the value of farming is a critical step moving forward.

American Vegetable Grower magazine’s annual award was represented at United Fresh’s Washington Conference where childhood nutrition, the drought in the West, and immigration reform were hot topics.

When accepting the award at United Fresh’s Washington Public Policy Conference, the Colorado sweet corn and onion grower recalled how his father started the farm in the late 1940s.

Stay one step ahead of the food safety rules but anticipating the changes you will need to make on your farm.

The Torreys of Elba, NY, were the recipients of American Vegetable Grower’s 2013 Grower Achievement Award.

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