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While “Ohio is for lovers” might be an unofficial travel slogan, the state’s rich soil, temperate climate and location make it an ideal location for growing vegetables.

The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.

Lufa Farms has partnered with Walmart Canada to grow fresh produce from its 127,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse. This is the first time Walmart Canada will sell produce from its rooftop greenhouse.

The two companies have signed an exclusive agreement aiding in SanLucar’s sustainability efforts, the company says.

As the Adverse Effect Wage Rate continues to climb year after year for the H-2A guestworker program with little clarity on how the USDA calculates the rates, organizations are saying, “enough is enough.”

With significant funding cuts to SNAP AND WIC looming, a report from the Hass Avocado Board is highlighting the purchasing power of the programs’ participants.

A recent University of Florida report lays out current research on “chrononutrition” and how food timing and culture can play a role in diet quality.

The launch of Experience California Agriculture comes at a time when interest in local food, outdoor travel and hands-on learning continues to grow.

Equitable Food Initiative has launched a toolkit full of ready-to-use materials for Pollinator Week, June 16-22.

Technology’s impact on fresh produce isn’t only about making a change; it’s continued improvement.