Washington State Commissioner Franz Partners with Sustainable Blue to Identify Opportunities for On-Land Aquaculture for State Lands

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz signed a partnership agreement with Nova Scotia-based Sustainable Blue, a zero discharge, land-based salmon farming company, to identify opportunities for siting sustainable finfish aquaculture in Washington State. 

Beef Took Center Stage During the 2023 New England Food Show

April 14, 2023 Beef Checkoff Program

The Beef Checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI) featured beef on center stage at this year’s New England Food Show which took place April 2 -4, 2023 at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. 

Minnesota Pork Plant Could Soon Close, Costing 1,000 Jobs

April 14, 2023 Associated Press

Owners of a pork processing plant in southern Minnesota said more than 1,000 people are in danger of losing their jobs if a new owner for the plant is not found soon.

Ensuring Plant Quality Means Training, Testing and Eyes on the Crop

April 14, 2023 Four Star Greenhouse

Producing a live product can present unique challenges. But having processes in place will help growers provide healthy plants to their customers and avoid costly slip-ups. At Four Star Greenhouse, quality is a daily, top-of-mind goal, and for Robin Bourdon, Senior Manager of Growing Personnel, it is her main job.

Apply for SAF’s Industry Awards by May 1

The Society of American Florists is calling for nominations for several awards, which will be bestowed upon honorees during SAF Phoenix 2023, SAF’s 138th annual convention in Scottsdale Sept. 6-9.