Rain, rain and more rain. That was the overarching theme of a recent Florida production tour attended by members of the Western Growers (WG) and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) leadership classes. Following an unusually warm end to last year, record rains and extreme winds in January and February have dramatically impacted many produce ...
On the heels of a dramatic Super Bowl victory for the Denver Broncos, an enthusiastic Robert Sakata, president of the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) and owner of Sakata Farms, Brighton, CO, addressed the crowd at the organization’s second annual conference in true fan style. Sporting a Peyton Manning jersey—complete with a bright ...