New Burpee Home Gardens Flowers Wow At National Plant Trials

December 20, 2013 Ball Horticultural Company

High scores and rave reviews poured in this year from university and greenhouse plant trials across North America for some of Burpee Home Gardens exclusive flower varieties. Outstanding performers like Osteospermum White Lightning, Petunia Flash Mob Bluerific and Zinnia UpTown Grape aced the test and consistently ranked high in trials with positive feedback from growers and gardeners alike.

Costa Farms: The Many Styles Of Poinsettias

December 20, 2013 Costa Farms

Poinsettias are a longtime favorite holiday décor item because of their bright red color. But did you know they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors?

Poinsettia Production Is Big Business For North Carolina

The bright red or frosty white leaves of a poinsettia are common decorations this time of year, and the six-week period leading up to Christmas is the busiest season for poinsettia growers. Last year in North Carolina, 4.4 million poinsettias were sold, generating $17.6 million in sales.Red and white poinsettia plants

10th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival March 15th 2014 @ Rogue Creamery

December 20, 2013 Oregon Cheese Guild

Oregon-inspired culinary events, including a farmer’s market-style artisan food and wine festival, will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner @ the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March.

Sartori Co. Plans $14 Million Expansion At Antigo & Plymouth, WI Cheese Production Plants

The Sartori Co., a family-owned cheese company, will embark on a $14 million expansion and renovation project at its plants in Antigo and Plymouth, Wisconsin. The expansion project is expected to create up to 53 new jobs.