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1. Braga Named Walmart Produce Supplier of the Year
Braga Fresh, a third-generation farming family, and a visionary leader in the produce industry, was named Produce Supplier of the Year at the 2020 Walmart Supplier Growth Forum.
2. Matt Roy Joins Tanimura & Antle
With continued commitment to growth and innovation, Tanimura & Antle has announced the hire of Matt Roy as a valuable addition to their forward-thinking team of employee owners. Roy joins the company in the role of Vice President of Business Development CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture).
3. Millennials Meet Their Match in Organic Produce
Organic produce may be a small part of produce sales, but it’s important to Millennials, the largest group of consumers and organic shoppers.
4. Woodford County Leads Illinois in Organic Farming
The latest Census of Agriculture shows Woodford County with the most USDA certified organic farm operations in Illinois.
5. Hydroponic Growers Defend their Use of Organic Label from Outside the Courtroom
A federal civil action brought by soil-using organic growers does not name any of the hydroponic growers they want to prevent from using USDA’s organic label.
