The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that Washington state sweet cherry growers will vote Nov. 5 through Nov. 18, 2011, on whether to continue their federal marketing order. …
Weis Markets announced the launch of its Your Neighbors, Our Farmers local produce campaign, which highlights the long-term contributions of thirteen farmers and their families who supply Weis Markets' stores with local produce. …
Apples and cider will be super sweet this year. That is the consensus of state apple growers of the crop that got off to a wet start last spring but has been basking in sun all summer. The abundance of sun means apples will have higher sugar content. Sunshine generates higher sugar levels in applesknown as brix levels. …
Sunkist Growers invites America to join them in celebrating the multiple uses of fresh lemons through an online video contest. Any way you use it, lemons are the most versatile of citrus fruits offering flavorful, nutritional, beauty as well as everyday household benefits. Lemons are a natural, salt-free enhancer of flavor, excellent for a DIY refreshing face scrub and decorative, even perfect for bringing back the shine in copper pots. …
In 2010, the California Tomato Farmers launched an online database to allow tomato buyers immediate access to food safety audit results. In 2011, they have teamed with Azzule Systems of California to develop a new on-line compliance and food safety data management tool that brings an unprecedented level of transparency for CTF member customers. …
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