Education
Lynda and Stewart Resnick donate largest gift to university from individual donors to build center for agricultural innovation and fund sustainability research grants.
In today’s challenging environment, farmland sale-leasebacks are becoming more common and potentially smart strategy for farmers.
The Packer and PMG brought together thought leaders from the fresh produce industry to discuss some of the challenges and disruptions affecting the industry and how to turn them into opportunities in 2023 and beyond.
In addition to supporting the May 28 event featuring over 200 student finalists, SugarBee Apple will also present the Scripps Educator of the Year award.
Among other requirements, scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the application criteria of having a parent or grandparent who is a corporate member in good standing with the SEPC.
The resource is designed to streamline training planning, identifying needs to help companies make informed decisions and elevate a team’s capabilities.
A panel at the West Coast Produce Expo talked about how to attract future college graduates into careers in produce.
A recently released economic impact report shows agriculture’s impact on the U.S. economy, with top gains in economic output seen in Hawaii, North Dakota and New York.
Everything you need to make sure your operation is following the protocols to keep Well-Pict Berries in optimal conditions.
Capital and technology provider Silo and the founder of Brady CFO will present ways to balance risk and reward in the current economic climate, as well as provide cash flow management strategies.
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission, made up of 400 sweetpotato growers along with packers, processors and business associates, has launched a new e-cookbook titled, “Sweet Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month.”
The Southeastern onion and vegetable grower has raised funds through its Grower America’s Farmers program to provide scholarships and grants for the next generation of farmers through Future Farmers of America.
The new MyIPM for Vegetables app offers pest and disease identification as well as best practices for managing them.
The association gave $5,000 in grants to five schools to support initiatives that highlight fruits and vegetables and healthy eating.
The program helps support FFA students with scholarships and grants, providing more than $450,000 in its nine-year existence.
Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here’s a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations.
The United Fresh Produce Association is seeking applications for 2020 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.
DMA Solutions, Dallas, is offering “Marketing Matters,” a web seminar for produce professionals.
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We invite you to watch the on-demand virtual roundtable discussion of how COVID-19 is affecting the fresh produce industry.
Potatoes USA worked with Kantar Insights Consulting and IRI to see who was buying fresh potatoes and to identify the best methods to reach consumers both in-store and online.
Dole Food Co. has partnered with Pixar film “Monsters Inc.” to launch recipes, serving suggestions, digital and social activations, family-friendly activities, trivia and influencer partnerships.
Didn’t get to attend all the education sessions at the Sustainable Produce Summit? We’ve got you. Now you can listen on the go — while driving, exercising, cleaning, whatever! — on the Lettuce Learn More Podcast.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation replaced its annual scholarship luncheon with a scholarship celebration film.
Don’t miss this must-see webinar where produce industry leaders from CalAmp, the Port of Los Angeles and UNFI Produce discuss and answer questions about creating strategies for a smooth transportation chain.
Week-to-week potato sales are steady, with spikes at major holidays. Potatoes are a key item to driving demand in the produce department and there are ways to help further drive sales through optimization.
The FPFC’s 2020 Apprentice Class wrapped up virtual tour sessions included in programming, “visiting” Pyramid Flowers and Pete’s/Hollandia Produce.
The Washington Apple Commission is bringing back Washington Apple Week Nov. 28-Dec. 6, with activities planned across the globe to build excitement across the globe with the new crop.
The Consulate General of Israel in Miami and Holland & Knight LLP hosted a Florida-Israel Agriculture Innovation Summit session on Nov. 19, focusing on how the agriculture industry has responded to the pandemic.
Instead of the in-person New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show, there will be virtual education sessions.
We invite you to hear, for yourself, how scalable blockchain capabilities are being brought to life to create real value in the produce industry.