Big Y supermarkets and the Student Farming Enterprise Program at UMass Amherst celebrated another year of supporting the next generation of farmers. This partnership began in 2012 with sales at the Big Y in Amherst. Over the years, the student farms’ programming has expanded to deliver fresh organic vegetables to Big Y stores in Northampton, Greenfield and South Hadley.

It did not take Mike Madden, the founder and president of Macadu Fresh, long to figure out how to win the hearts and minds of retailers and consumers alike.

In just the company’s fourth year in business, Madden and his team at the Vineland, NJ-based company have developed a business strategy that is most definitely about offering their customers and shoppers a wide variety of produce items all year long; and getting those items to market in a fast and efficient manner.

The city of Nashville is home to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. So with the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Innovations event taking place there, it’s no secret that attendees can expect country music to play a big role.

The floral industry is together once again at the 2024 CalFlowers Fun 'n Sun Convention in Carlsbad, CA. The opening reception was the ultimate networking opportunity for newcomers and industry veterans alike. The four-day conference kicked off on Wednesday Sept. 4 and promises to deliver first rate educational sessions, floral farm tours and expo experiences. 

Natural Grocers has partnered with Rodale Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agricultural movement through rigorous research, farmer training and education.

Customers can join Natural Grocers by directly contributing to Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training programs and supporting the next generation of regenerative organic farmers. Natural Grocers aims to raise $100,000 by Sept. 30.