Catching up with this busy guy is a challenge...Mike Roberts is currently the Chairman of the Board with SEPC. I consider him one of my kids and I am so proud of him and his new position with SEPC — I just had to get him to stop for a few minutes for a little Q&A!First of all, congratulations...
The Southeast Produce Council is excited to embark on the second class of the Next Generation Leadership Academy as an expansion of our industry educational portfolio. The first year was a great success, and we saw the vision for this program begin to come to life. In years past, we had an...
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) proudly announces the successful completion of its inaugural Next Generation Leadership Academy's immersive trip to the Research Triangle region in North Carolina. It was a pivotal experience of the program centered around the theme "Next Era of Agriculture."...
Together we grow higher!Renew your SEPC Annual Membership for 2023 - 2024! Behind every piece of produce are countless people who helped along the way - the skilled hands, sharp minds, and big hearts that comprise a critical industry in our country. SEPC brings these worlds together. Because...
I am honored to call Rick Estess my friend - even though he picks on my Florida Gators!I have known Rick for many years, he is a big guy with big ideas and big goals but most of all he has an enormous heart! His willingness to give 100% of his time and efforts to help anyone, especially SEPC...
The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is named in honor of the late Terry L. Vorhees, Founder and first Executive Director of...
One of my favorite people in the produce world is Tom Page - despite him never buying tomatoes from me.I got to know Tom through the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) during our 2014-2016 travels and planning with SEPC’s STEP-UPP program. We worked well together, became friends, but more...
When Raina Nelson received the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award I couldn’t wait to reach out and congratulate her on an amazing accomplishment! Our friendship through the years has grown and I am so proud to call her my friend. It’s always great to have a fellow female in this...
The SEPC is excited to feature your new products within our Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals showcase during Southern Exposure!How To Submit Your Showcase Application As you register for Southern Exposure, select "Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals" as one of your sessions. Once you register, you’ll receive a...
TEAMING UP ONCE AGAIN TO FEED THE HUNGRY15th ANNUAL CROP DROP - DESTIN 2023NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - 8 AM - NOONDestin UMC (200 Beach Drive, Destin, FL 32541)SEPC Cares would like to send a truckload of assorted produce to this year's annual Thanksgiving distribution, where hundreds of volunteers will...
