CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming  marked a major milestone on June 30 with the official groundbreaking of The Soil Center, a pioneering agricultural sustainability operation that will transform farm and orchard waste into carbon-rich soil amendments. The event celebrated the beginning of a bold new chapter in regenerative farming and sustainability innovation.

Big Y’s Local Vendor Discovery Tour is now under way for its upcoming supermarket in Westborough, MA, and the retailer is seeking farmers, vendors and artisans. This online initiative gives Big Y’s sales teams the opportunity to explore and connect with local offerings that could be featured in-store.

Western Growers has named Bryan Nickerson director of membership. In this role he leads the development and execution of initiatives designed to grow and retain the organization’s membership, including programs aimed at enhancing member engagement and expanding utilization of WG’s broad portfolio of services and resources.

For more than 90 years, Bushwick Commission has been cultivating more than just potatoes — they’ve been cultivating trust, resilience and a deeply rooted commitment to community.

As a fourth-generation, family-run business, Bushwick has evolved from a humble Brooklyn produce stand into a premier regional supplier of fresh potatoes and vegetables, delivering across the East Coast with a focus on innovation, integrity and reliable service.

Take advantage of the Top Picks program, marketing initiatives and educational resources to leverage Proven Winners' newest plants and programs to boost floral businesses.

Philip Henry, who served as president of the Henry Avocado Corp. in Escondido, CA, since the early 2000s, died June 30 of natural causes.