Category: Sustainability

Fruit Growers News | June 2025

Sundale Vineyards moves from winegrapes to table grapes

Making grape strides: Read how Sundale Vineyards moved from winegrapes to table grapes.

Fruit Growers News | May 2025

Good Humus Produce’s community mindset  

Good Humus Produce grows organic produce in Northern California. Read more about Good Humus’ community mindset.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production

Cattail Organics thrives through organic fruit production, soil health innovation and sustainable farming in Wisconsin’s short growing season.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Cover crops for berry growers

Cover crops help sustainability. Read more how cover crops can aid soil health.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation

Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 04, 2025

New markets may be required for organic growers

When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 31, 2025

Registration opening for Organic Produce Summit

Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS).

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 09, 2025

Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities

The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 06, 2025

Organic farming foundation looks to future

In an effort to encourage the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan.

Fruit Growers News | January 2025

Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health

Soil health is important for conservation. Read how improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 27, 2024

Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture

When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions?

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 18, 2024

Fresh produce to be highlighted by James Beard winner chef

A greenhouse and hydroponic producer is partnering with a chef to promote fresh produce.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 10, 2024

Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan

Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 10, 2024

Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology

Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 09, 2024

2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February

The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 06, 2024

Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference

The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 03, 2024

Irrigation efficiencies to benefit from AgTech partnership

An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 25, 2024

Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference

An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 19, 2024

Organic Grower Summit to tackle improving soil health

In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 23, 2024

Irrigation supplier Rivulis works to combat climate change

Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier, discusses agriculture irrigation’s role in combatting climate change

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