2019 National Potato Council Summer Meeting July 10-12 in Wisconsin Dells a Success

July 26, 2019 National Potato Council

“We were honored to host nearly 150 potato farmers and industry leaders from all major potato growing regions in the United States,” says Larry Alsum, NPC President. “It was a great opportunity to work together on policy development for the betterment of our industry and network with other potato growers and partners.”

Jet Fresh Flower Growers Now Flor Ecuador Certified

Jet Fresh Flower Growers, S.A. is now Flor Ecuador Certified. Established by Flor Ecuador and Expoflores, the certification determines the standards and requirements for producing fresh-cut flowers and foliage in Ecuador.

Dr. Bridget Behe to Cover Two Key Garden Retail Topics at the 2019 Farwest Show

At the 2019 Farwest Show Dr. Bridget Behe, professor of horticultural marketing at Michigan State University, will deliver two retail-garden-center-focused addresses on merchandising and pricing.

Plantarium 2019 Responds to Developments in Compact Living and Recreation in a Green Environment

July 25, 2019 Plantarium

In the context of “Green Fits All”, the entrance hall at Plantarium is displaying a pilot based on compact living and recreation, combined with experiencing natural surroundings. The new urban renewal and rural development buzzword is ‘small’, as is shown by the rise of ‘Tiny Houses’ and ‘Tiny Forests’, among other things.

Foremost Farms USA Announces President & CEO Retirement

July 25, 2019 Foremost Farms USA®

Doyle was appointed President and CEO of the farmer-owned dairy cooperative in 2014. Foremost Farms will conduct a search for a new president and CEO beginning immediately. Doyle cited a desire to spend more time with family as his primary decision to retire.