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In its first program report, participants show strengths in occupational safety and health but seek to develop better communication and worker protections.

Stephen Lucke, founder of Gardopia Gardens in San Antonio, is using school gardens and drought-smart agriculture to empower the next generation and grow healthier, more resilient communities.

The produce processor and distributor said its board of directors will review a non-binding offer to acquire the outstanding shares of the company.

With the addition of volume from Kliewer Family Farms, Homegrown says it is well-positioned to offer consistent, high-flavor fruit throughout the summer.

A recent USDA ERS report found that consumers bought more fruit and vegetables from grocery stores during the pandemic and kept doing so afterward.

CAC’s marketing campaign, which includes consumer advertising, social media, public relations and influencer activities, is running at full speed this spring, with advertising impressions through April alone exceeding 31 million.

Transitions of any kind are hard — but farmland might be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies.

The Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey shows delivery sales surged again this month as deep discounts on annual membership/subscription plans continue to supercharge the method’s current growth cycle.

The multiweek promotion includes display contest, POS tools and in-store engagement across 200 stores.

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