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OPN Connect Newsletter 98
Wholesum's Lefevre, Organic Avocado Update, HarvestPort, OGS Review and More...
Mexico set a record by sending more than 70 million pounds of avocados to the U.S. market during the second week of January and it follows suit that a fair share of organic avocados were in the mix.
Steve LeFevre, an early innovator who brought produce expertise and professional savvy to the organic produce world, recently retired from Wholesum Family Farms after 44 years in the fresh produce industry. He leaves a legacy as a champion for organic production and a leader in bringing the organic movement to where it is today.
HarvestPort, an online supplier of agricultural inputs and equipment, was not designed specifically for the organic grower, but it is an excellent fit, according to company founder and president, Brian Dawson.
The organic fresh food business continues to grow at a healthy rate, with new markets like organic adult beverages emerging. At the same time, while the overall outlook for organics is encouraging, challenges--- like defending the organic brand--- remain.
1. New Guidebooks and Webinars from OFRF Help Manage On-Farm Risk
2. Sun Basket Announces Organic 5-Minute Salads Delivered To You Door
3. The Organic Center Names Dr. Amber Sciligo to Manage Science Programs
4. Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Introduces New Hot Pepper Pack
5. The Nuchi Sansekan Heath Clinic Inaugurated Alongside Stakeholders
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