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Families throughout the Great Lakes region have ample access to fresh, local produce at their favorite grocers like Heinen’s, Buehler’s and Wal-Mart, thanks, in large part, to Ohio Apples.

From loading railcars with bags of carrots to running the third largest fresh carrot packing facility in the nation, John Burton’s 50-plus year career at Peter Rabbit Farms has been a rewarding series of achievements.

Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets offer funding for projects that engage Black people, indigenous people and people of color in agriculture.

IFCO Systems has hired Candice Herndon as president of IFCO North America.

Pacific Trellis Fruit announced the first arrival of Argentine cherries, arriving via vessel to its west coast warehouse this week.

The California Walnut Board and University of California, Davis, announced the release of a new walnut variety named the “UC Wolfskill” that was designed with growers in mind.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the contracts for the fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Moxxy Marketing has hired Beth Adan as marketing director, a new role at the company, to manage brand objectives and raise agency visibility.

Kimbal Musk, chef, restauranteur, philanthropist and “real food” entrepreneur will open the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s (CFVGA) 7th Annual Conference the morning of Feb. 17.