Farm Management
New on-demand webinar explores labor challenges and opportunities for growers
Labor challenges continue to create uncertainty for specialty crop operations, and rules are changing fast. A new on-demand labor roundtable webinar from Fruit Growers News sister publication Greenhouse Product News brings together leading experts to... more »
2026 State of the Fruit industry
From the Pacific Northwest’s apple orchards to the Southeast’s blueberry bushes and strawberry beds, most involved in fruit production posted stable to slightly above-average yields in 2025. Yet beneath that steady production lies a deeper... more »
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
In California, the new year has ushered in a handful of new rules and regulations affecting agricultural operations throughout the state. Caleb Howard with AgAlert.com writes, “As of Jan. 1, there are new laws pertaining... more »
Bringing innovation and tradition to the Great Lakes EXPO
Sharing insights on annualized strawberry production and highlighting the art and science of crafting hard cider Courtney Weber, professor and chair of the horticulture section in the school of integrative plant science at Cornell University... more »
Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
Leading experts share research, technology and strategies to help growers thrive Providing growers with the opportunity to connect, innovate and grow, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is renowned as one of... more »
Unlocking farm profitability
Charlotte Smith to deliver powerful keynote at GLEXPO 2025 At the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO 2025, attendees will gain actionable insights from keynote speaker Charlotte Smith. As a marketing and mindset... more »
Rooted in community, growing with purpose
Great Lakes EXPO 2025 brings refreshed roundtables, local food trucks and stronger networking With over 5,000 attendees, 800-plus booth opportunities and over 400 vendors, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan... more »
EFI simplifies worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is attempting to make worker certification less complicated by streamlining its certification process. EFI is a workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers Building on a... more »
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