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Through a competitive grant process, GrowBoston has awarded $352,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to four local non-profits, each receiving $88,000 to employ part-time Urban Agriculture Ambassadors.

Las Vegas school garden program is ringing in its 12^th year of empowering students and promoting sustainability in honor of Earth Day.

Ocean shipping transports about 80% of global trade — from coal and corn to bananas and cement. The revisions tackle major concerns from the global maritime industry that feared virtually every cargo carrier could face steep, stacking fees.

The changes are part of an ongoing effort to align teams and operations after the acquisition of MountainKing Potatoes and in preparation for growth, the company says.

Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront.

After purchasing any Wish Farms berry package, registered shoppers can text a picture of their receipt for a cash rebate via Venmo (up to two per person), the grower said.

With younger shoppers driving sales growth for the category, produce businesses have multiple ways to stand out at retail.

The Salinas, Calif.-based leafy greens and vegetable grower says its products were not the source of E. coli mentioned in a lawsuit brought forth by Marler Clark.

From social media sensations to innovation centers to award-winning products, Canadian greenhouse growers pulled out all the stops at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show.