Fruits
Growers discuss farmworker health
The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) has recorded a podcast with growers about making sure workers have proper health care access, and how... more »
Growers seek increased production of organic seeds
Though certified organic farming acreage has steadily grown in California and the U.S., farmers say they still have trouble securing organic seeds for... more »
Whole Foods adds pollinator policy for produce suppliers
Whole Foods Market has a new pollinator policy for its fresh produce and floral purchasing. The retailer has long championed pollinator health thro... more »
CMI cites rapid growth with leadership promotions
CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington, is making leadership changes during what it calls an era of major growth. CMI President Bob Mast said the comp... more »
Homegrown Organic Farms shares 2023 display contests winners
Homegrown Organic Farms (HGO), an employee-owned fresh fruit marketer and shipper, has announced the winners of its 2023 in-store display contests at ... more »
Summit panel addresses intersection of organic, regenerative
Though a group of panelists agreed that organic farming practices must be the baseline for any official regenerative ag certification, one member of t... more »
NCAE petitions labor department on H-2A wages
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is petitioning Acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su to amend the regulatory methodology... more »
Ethical labor program introduced to fresh produce industry
Fresh produce industry stakeholders have launched the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP). The program aims to recognize and strengthen e... more »
