The repercussions of this summer's heat wave, which included a string of triple-digit temperatures, are still being felt by the local farming community of Walla Walla, WA.

The beautiful Peruvian sweet onion is typically available from late July through early March, and this year is no different for onion experts Keystone Fruit Marketing, a division of Progressive Produce.

The latest Grower Spotlight from Eagle Eye Produce features Randy Bowns, an onion grower in eastern Oregon. Bowns is a recent addition to Eagle Eye's onion program with the newly formed partnership between it and Central Produce Distribution Inc. 

G&R Farms has continued its commitment to sustainability with its participation in the How2Recycle program.

Today many businesses, including G&R, have placed sustainability top of mind due to changing consumer mindsets and increasing environmental concerns. As a third-generation family farm rooted in honesty and integrity, it believes it has a responsibility to help protect the environment for future generations.

Four Seasons Produce held a display contest for its retail partners in conjunction with Generation Farms during the month of May to promote Vidalia onions.

With a call to help “sweeten your profits” with the popular Vidalia sweet onions, Four Seasons encouraged its independent retailer, natural food store and food co-op customers to construct displays in high-traffic areas and cross-promote them with complementary items, such as corn, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini or any other grilling vegetable.

Standing true to its organizational pillars of giving back and sustainability, Shuman Farms is spending the month of June making a difference in the communities where its RealSweet Vidalia onions are sold. Food insecurity impacts millions of families across the U.S., and this summer Shuman Farms will provide 100,000 meals to those in need with the support of its special Feeding America RealSweet Vidalia onion bags.