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Executive Vice President Ken Christopher says that while tariffs and trade wars may not be in the best interest of the nation in the long run, there are industries that can benefit from them.

The funding aims to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh produce by WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program recipients.

Using raised, compact soil beds at Florida farm reduced the amount of water, fumigants and fertilizer needed to treat the crops, while maintaining or increasing yields.

Since March 2021, Monisha Dabek has led sales, marketing, innovation, insights, revenue management and demand planning teams for the cooperative’s U.S. region.

Partnership for Growth LA seeks to democratize and scale urban farming and enhance food accessibility through its flagship program, Freedom Farms.

Nothing beats great customer service, and having responsive and knowledgeable produce clerks helps a grocer stand out, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The workforce development and certification organization said it has responded to market feedback with a new approach to its training and auditing processes.

The Acosta Group study shows 59% of shoppers think it’s important that their groceries and household products are natural or organic.

Mexico’s president said on Tuesday the country will respond to U.S. tariffs with a 25% tariff on U.S. goods, but she will hold off announcing the targeted products until Sunday.

This year $100,000 in scholarships were awarded in recognition of academic excellence and dedication to the agricultural industry,