In What Ways Will COVID-19 Change the Vegetable Industry? [Opinion]

COVID-19 forced many growers to destroy their own crops. But instead of hiding their losses, these heroes told the world why.

Americans love organic food. Americans love organic farmers. It’s only makes sense to grow our domestic organic program in the wake of coronavirus.

Stagnant prices are a threat to the future of our industry. We need to figure out a way to address the issue fairly and within our capitalist system.

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) is a lightning rod persona, with as many detractors as supporters. That position in […]

It’s tough to grow organic leafy greens in Upstate New York. Here’s a visual tour of the Arizona grower’s Northeast location.

The vast majority of crew leaders and contractors are decent people. But ultimately, you must ensure that what you think is happening on your farm truly is happening.

Monsanto’s Global Vegetables R&D Lead calls for consumers to embrace the remarkable sustainable advances the growing industry has made, even when they’re happening on non-local, non-organic, large farms.

A disconnect exists between what consumers think organic food means and reality.

Your public image matters. Take time out to handle small issues before they become an embarassment.

As costs to map DNA plummet, researchers will be able to design tastier, easier to grow fruit, thanks to RosBREED.

Invite a grower you disagree with to coffee or a drink. You’ll both find out you know less than you think. And that’s a great thing to realize. 

Instead, growers should focus on issues that benefit everyone, from gaining a stronger voice when negotiating with retailers, to finding a way to share ideas and costs on precision agriculture tools.

Although consumers are demanding, and getting more organic produce options, growers are grappling with fundamental questions.

Silicon Valley has taken an interest in our industry. It’s pouring millions into horticultural research without a guarantee of return.

The Washington apple industry’s rapid change is evident during my many trips to the state in the past 20 years.

Keep a close eye on what is happening at all levels of government; it’s time for all hands on deck to protect the value of agriculture in society.

If you believe in this principle, you can’t pick and choose when it’s applied – that’s not scientific.

Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says all should marvel at the technology being used to feed the growing world population with healthy produce.

Help yourself, your farm, and fellow colleagues by becoming more involved in your industry.