As summer approaches and the seasonal produce deal starts to pop in the Northeast, the retail group that operates Tops Friendly Markets, Price Chopper and Market 32 kicks its locally grown promotions into high gear to celebrate the bounty that is available from the Empire State while also helping ag producers in New York.

Joe Atchison III is a cheerleader for New Jersey’s blueberries. As the assistant secretary of agriculture and director of the division of marketing and development for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, part of his job is to make sure the world knows just how good the crop is.

Michigan’s agricultural scene is characterized by its rich diversity, with farmers growing a wide array of fruits and vegetables that peak during the summer months.

The state’s blueberry production is particularly notable, with more than 100 million pounds harvested annually across around 575 family farms, which contribute roughly $140 million to Michigan’s economy. These farms grow approximately 30 different blueberry varieties, showcasing the state’s strength in the category.

Marketing efforts for California avocados are running at full steam this spring and in support for California Avocado Month in June.

Equitable Food Initiative is recognizing National Safety Month by calling attention to the essential role of worker engagement in reducing safety risks, associated costs and providing resources to help reduce such instances.

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission have assembled a five-state, 30-organization coalition comprising two national organizations, representing a diverse collection of crops, including eight advocacy groups, with the unified mission of filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.