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1. Deadline Nears for USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
The NRCS's Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities to address priority resources concerns. Participants earn CSP payments for conservation performance—the higher the performance, the higher the payment. The 2021 CSP application deadline is March 26, 2021. Learn More
2. 2021 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Call for Entries
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced a call for entries for the 10th annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. This year RPA added an award category for Business-to-Consumer Reusable Transport Packaging. The application form is available on the RPA website. Submissions are due by June 1. Learn More
3. Organto Foods Adds Fair Trade Organic Mangos to Portfolio
Organto Foods Inc., an integrated provider of organic and value-added organic fruits and vegetables, announced that after a successful market test, it has added fair trade organic mango to its growing product portfolio. Organto has entered into a strategic product supply agreement with a diversified Peruvian grower and plans to add other strategic supply sources around the globe as it builds out its year-round supply capabilities. Read More
4. New Vitalis Organic Seeds Tomato Lineup: Mixologist Collection
Vitalis Organic Seeds announces their newly developed breed of tomatoes in its Mixologist Collection, now available to growers in the United States. This showcase series reliably delivers high marketable yields and impressive post-harvest traits. A showstopper that displays beautifully in gorgeous color-combos and full-bodied shapes. Read More
5. The Proof Is in the Numbers: d’Anjou Pears Make for Successful Sales
Are retailers ready to build up their pear categories with hig- quality, flavorful pears? If so, then they better turn to their friends at Stemilt whose Rushing Rivers® d’Anjou pears will turn heads and move volumes this upcoming spring. Stemilt’s marketing director, Brianna Shales, explains how retailers can effectively merchandise d’Anjou pears to boost category numbers and delight pear-loving consumers around the nation. Read More
