Smith’s Farm, an East Coast grower of broccoli and cauliflower, has a robust program in the Southeast that plays a crucial role in helping it meet the year-round needs of its retail clients.

Tara Smith, President of Smith’s Farms Sales, said the company is currently transitioning to Southeast production from its summer production in Maine.

As the Florida fall season ramps up, Pioneer Growers Cooperative, one of the nation’s largest growers and shippers of sweet corn and a key supplier of a wide range of fresh vegetables, is excited for the season ahead.

Having celebrated its 75th anniversary earlier this year, the Belle Glade, FL-based cooperative continues to thrive through innovation, collaboration and a deep connection to the land.

After a wet start to the season, Florida’s fall crops are rebounding under the state’s signature sunshine, and growers across the region report favorable conditions heading into the final quarter of 2025. From Homestead to Belle Glade, fields are once again full of sweet corn, green beans, Bell peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens, which are making their way from farm to market under the trusted Fresh From Florida banner.

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is pleased with what it’s seeing from its growers this year, especially its sweet corn.

“Florida has excellent quality this season with plenty of promotable volume for the rest of the spring season,” said Tori Rumenik, director of commodity services and supply chain for the FFVA.

Florida provides people from throughout the country with outstanding produce all year long and spring is an especially fruitful time for the Sunshine State. Over the next few months, supermarket shelves will be filled with Florida blueberries, cantaloupes, carrots, eggplants, mangos, peaches, watermelon, tomatoes and so much more.

Since 2014, family-owned East Coast Farms has leveraged its decades of produce experience to offer high quality produce with exceptional service. Owners Mercedes and Otto Garcia serve customers across the North and Southeast coasts, maintaining a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction.