Author: Steve Koppes, Purdue University College of AgricultureThe use of food-date labels such as “use by” and “best if used by” causes consumer confusion that results in many Americans discarding food that is safe to eat or donate, according to the November...
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...
My paternal grandmother, Lilybell Hollis Carter, was the very model of propriety. She lived in a small Georgia town where her father had once served a mayor. She was not wealthy - far from it. She was a widow raising three young children working as a bank teller. She...
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) successfully concluded their annual joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest, which took place in Ottawa from November 20-22. This year's event centered on several key...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced an investment of $27.9 million across 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, including programs for U.S. veterans who are entering into agricultural...
As the nation prepares to celebrate the most notable family meal of the year, Thanksgiving, a new consumer study of U.S. adults reveals that 68% of households have someone using their phone during mealtime with others. Paradoxically, the same study reveals that 65%...
Fall Produce-Centric Cause Marketing Campaign Aligns With 15 Produce PartnersShopping for Good, Together We Give Back was the theme of Healthy Family Project’s annual Fall Produce for Kids campaign that took place September 20 through November 1 at Publix. Fifteen...
University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative by UF President Ben Sasse for a Crop Transformation Center to help Florida farmers improve production of citrus and specialty crops. For now, front and center among goals for the center is...
Cracker Barrel Rewards™ members have the chance to "Rock Like Dolly" and win a custom, Dolly-designed Rockin' chair inspired by her first-ever rock album; Dolly's new album, Rockstar, available for sale at Cracker Barrel stores Nov. 17!Cracker Barrel Old Country...
Thanksgiving. A time for families to get together to share a meal and appreciate the blessings in their lives. We all have our traditions -- watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football, enjoying a great meal with family and friends, loosening belts, and...
