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Strohauer Farms’ organic, specialty potatoes expand reach
When the other kids were riding tricycles, Harry Dean Strohauer already had his sights set on driving tractors. If he saw a chance to cut school in fa... more »
Miami’s Lakewood Organics acquired by Peterson Farms of Michigan
Shelby, Michigan produce processor Peterson Farms says it will retain decision-making authority following investment by an Abu Dahbi-based fund, and P... more »
Taylor Farms announces investment in CEA with Pure Green Farms
Taylor Farms announced Aug. 24 it has entered the greenhouse growing market with an investment in Pure Green Farms. This expansion into greenhouse-gro... more »
Wholesum’s Joanna Jaramillo to lead expanded marketing program
Joanna Jaramillo will lead an effort to expand marketing efforts for Wholesum-brand organic vegetables, according to a news release from the company.... more »
Panetta supports Agricultural Resilience Act after staffers tour USDA ARS site
Organic Farming Research Foundation, or OFRF, hosted U.S. House of Representatives congressional staffers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (A... more »
1,174 acres of almonds purchased with plan to go organic
Gold Leaf Farming recently announced the purchase of a new 1,173-acre almond orchard located within James Irrigation District in California’s Fresno... more »
How Extension research led to Kelsey Creek Orchards going organic
David Mostin never intended to be a walnut grower. His early experiences in walnuts – a small five acres that his grandfather had – weren’t his ... more »
Earthbound Farm thriving under Taylor Farms ownership
When Monterey County, California-based Taylor Farms acquired neighbor Earthbound Farm and Mission Ranches in 2019, it was the ultimate opportunity to ... more »
