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‘Brutal’ wine market leaves farms in peril
Steve Perrin and his family have grown winegrapes on the land around their Lodi farmhouse for four generations. Behind the house stand a towering oak, a workshop and 150 acres of grapevines, mostly zinfandel, some... more »
Tour stops revealed for Farm Market Bus Tour 2024
Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets to learn more about each location’s business... more »
Growers asked to participate in Washington winegrape acreage survey
Washington’s winegrape and winery industries are requesting grower help to conduct a survey of the state’s winegrape acreage. The Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Institute are working together on... more »
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections. The following individuals were nominated to stand for election for three-year terms ending December... more »
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks nominees
The tart cherry federal marketing order, the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB), is looking for growers and handlers to fill five open board member positions. The CIAB wants industry people and their alternates to be... more »
Specialty crops group urging farm bill action
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is working with congressional leaders and urging support of specialty crop growers in the farm bill. The Washington, D.C.-based organization wrote the following in response to a letter... more »
Goebbert’s Farm shares farm market and agritourism business success
Goebbert’s Farm in the northwest Chicago suburbs has been in the farm market business since 1948. Goebbert’s Farm, based in South Barrington, Illinois, sells a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including blackberries, blueberries, grapes,... more »
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies that include Ben E. Keith Foods, Gordon... more »
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