The Vidalia Onion Industry is honored to celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Mr. Buck Shuman. “Mr. Buck” Shuman was considered a true pioneer and esteemed Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame member. As the proprietor of Shuman Fertilizer, Inc., and later marketing seed genetics to growers...
The Southeast Produce Council is now accepting applications for the James & Theresa Nolan Family Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship was established to memorialize Jim Nolan, who took an ethical stand on a business matter at great cost to himself. As a result of his professional ethics,...
DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME!On June 21, in collaboration with Atrium Hospital, the Southeast Produce Council and Society of St. Andrew are hosting a Community Resource Fair where attendees can gather resources from different agencies tabling the event. Agencies present at the Resource...
The Southeast Produce Council is pleased to announce this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. They are proud to award 38 scholarships ($57,000) in 2024 thanks to the dedication of their members. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the application criteria of having a parent or...
Southern Roots is the Southeast Produce Council’s leadership program for women in produce with a strong commitment to give back to the community, enriching the lives of women in our industry and beyond. The program’s mission is to cultivate genuine relationships by equipping, elevating, and...
What a wonderful first trip for the Class of 2024!The STEP-UPP Retail students participate in field and plant tours to learn how to partner with growers more effectively, and gain a better understanding of the industry through an emphasis on strategic orientation, personal leadership, as well as...
“What a long, strange trip it’s been.” - Gene McAvoyGene McAvoy got his start picking tomatoes and strawberries from a small, local New Jersey farm when he was 15 and retired as a top educator and spokesperson for agriculture after his 25 year career as a Regional Specialized...
Education is one of the key foundations of the SEPC’s mission. The Southeast Produce Council is excited to open the application window for its newest scholarship program - SEPC Fresh Chefs. This innovative program is now open to any fulltime college or secondary education student pursuing a degree...
Southern Exposure 2024 made it's first trip back to Tampa since 2020 – just days after that event concluded the country was shut down due to the pandemic. After three great years in Orlando, the return to Tampa was a triumphant homecoming. That spirit was evident throughout, with somewhere between...
The 2024 Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure conference and tradeshow was yet another unqualified success, setting new attendance records and bringing in scores of produce buyers from all directions to meet with SEPC’s grower-members. This is the first time the show has been in Tampa since...
