Pacific Foods' Family-Owned Dairies Welcomed Into Organic Valley Farmer Cooperative

March 30, 2012 Pacific Natural Foods

Three Oregon dairies run by the family of Pacific Natural Foods’ Founder Chuck Eggert have joined the farmer-owned cooperative, Organic Valley, ensuring a stable market for the milk they produce and affirming a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Sakata Announces New Appointments In Operations & Supply Chain In North America

March 30, 2012 Sakata

Sakata, a leader in research, production and commercialization of flower and vegetable products, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dennis Storm to the role of Director of Supply Chain for Sakata Seed America and Ken Reid to the role of Facilities Operations Manager for Alf Christianson Seed Company.  Both will report to Dave Armstrong, President CEO of Sakata America Holding, Inc.

Gilroy, CA In Bloom: Spring Trials, Flower Fest

South County's nursery industry will participate in California's annual Spring Trials through March 31. This statewide event entails a lovely showcase of varietals in elaborate displays to attract retail nurseries, commercial growers and other buyers, according to Jennifer Williams, executive director of the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau.

Help Protect Yards & Gardens Naturally With Insect Repelling Herbs From The Growers Exchange

March 30, 2012 The Growers Exchange

With the earlier influx of harmful pests, non-chemical precautions are a must to prevent them from infiltrating gardens, yards and homes. Here are some suggestions to have a mosquito free summer.

World Floral Expo Back In The Big Apple

March 30, 2012 HPP Exhibitions

New York finally got its flower show back, which it lost after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. A very successful comeback after an absence of 10 years and heartly welcomed by the flower trade from New York as well as the USA as a whole, when looking at the figures and the cities where trade visitors were coming from.