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The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative have partnered on a new content series called People First: A Spotlight on Social Responsibility.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried applauded the introduction of the Justice for Black Farmers Act and the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Colors Act in the U.S. Senate.

The Washington, D.C.-based Partnership for a Healthier America said it has eclipsed 2 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables distributed to communities in need through its COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund.

The Equitable Food Initiative has relaunched its online Responsible Recruitment Scorecard as an interactive version to help growers identify their risk factors in the recruitment process and pursue recommended steps.

Strong demand for healthy food should send production higher in the years ahead for Red Sun Farms, says Jim DiMenna, president of the Kingsville, Ontario-based marketer.

The produce industry is an inherently stress-filled world. Leadership coach Wendy McManus has a program to help busy produce professionals like you manage that stress and minimize its impact.

WORTHINGTON, Minn. – Bedford Industries today introduces CloseIt® Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified biobased content that is commercially compostable.

Lori Taylor, founder of The Produce Moms, has been named to the first-ever Forbes Next 1000 list, which recognizes “upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American dream.”

Updated resources from Purdue Extension will help fruit and vegetable growers stay up to date with the latest crop management strategies and research, according to a news release.

In early February, farmworkers started trickling into the parking lot from the strawberry field to take their lunch break at Parkesdale Farms, Dover, Fla.