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Johanna Mirenda, Organic Trade Association farm policy director, is laser-focused specifically on the fresh produce industry in two ways.
The best outcomes for pear and apple harvest may go to growers who have the best access for H-2A labor.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the approved listed for organic agriculture production.
Washington organic pear shipments have shown steady growth over the past few years, and Northwest pear marketers see room to grow.
Spring Born, an organic hydroponic farm, has kicked off production inside its Silt, Colo., facility.
Braga Fresh will debut Josie’s Organics baby iceberg lettuce in a 2-count retail bag at the 2021 Organic Produce Summit, Sept. 16 in Monterey in booth #204.
The number of agricultural producers who purchase crop insurance for their specialty and organic crops continues to climb.
Sage Fruit Co. pears are grown and harvested in the Yakima Valley, as well as parts of Oregon, said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing for the Yakima, Wash.-based company.
Rainier Fruit Co. grows pears all through the central corridor of Washington, from the Canadian to Oregon borders, said David Armenta, director of export sales for the Selah, Wash.-based marketer.
Stemilt Growers sources its Rushing Rivers label pears from the Wenatchee and Entiat River Valleys, said Brianna Shales, marketing director for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based company.