TRAVERSE CITY, MI - A high-quality portfolio of blueberries is certainly enough to attract attention at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Innovations event. Add in the draw of delicious, fresh blueberry cinnamon rolls and you’ve got a must-stop booth on your itinerary. Ahead of the fast-approaching trade show, Sales Manager Sarah Quackenbush shared a preview of what attendees can expect from North Bay Produce.

“Quality and eating experience are expected to be outstanding out of Peru this season, and we look forward to sharing these berries with attendees,” Sarah said ahead of the show. “We’re also proud to share our topseal paper punnets that we have introduced as a reduced-plastic alternative to the traditional clamshell.”

Showcasing the quality and flavor of its blueberries, North Bay Produce is welcoming attendees to its booth with delicious blueberry cinnamon rolls made by the grower’s own Sharon Robb.

As a proud grower-owned cooperative that prioritizes reinvestment in its growers to ensure the longevity and sustainability of its grower members, the upcoming trade show provides an opportunity for North Bay Produce to highlight its company values and nurture industry partnerships.

“Southern Innovations is always a beneficial and fun show to attend,” Sarah added. “There is great attendance and participation from the industry, including from the retailers, and the show provides a tremendous venue to share what we’re working on.”

Find out more with a stop by booth #200 during the show!

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GLENNVILLE, GA - In a report sweeter than a Vidalia® onion, G&R Farms has raised over $43,000 for its Growing America's Farmers (GAF) program. Taking place during the Vidalia onion season, GAF provides scholarships and grants for agriculture students in the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) program.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate another successful year of our Growing America's Farmers program,” declared Blake Dasher, Chief Executive Officer. “Investing in the education and future of these young farmers is essential to sustaining the roots that put food on the tables of every American.”

The year-round sweet onion grower adds this year’s success to a nine-year total of nearly $450,000 raised with more than a dozen states receiving grant dollars. The program garnered support from and partnered with eight regional and national retailers to help raise awareness of the men and women who grow our food and the future ag leaders who will carry the torch, a release stated.

“We are incredibly proud of the impact our Growing America's Farmers program has made over the years,” added Dasher. “Investing in the education and future of these young farmers is essential to sustaining our agricultural heritage and ensuring the continued success of the industry we hold dear, and the funds will help empower the next generation of farmers and ranchers letting them know their work and career choice is valued.”

G&R Farms deeply values the Growing America's Farmers program, first establishing it in 2015 to provide financial support and training to FFA students, helping them achieve their educational and career aspirations in production agriculture.

Here’s to another year of making this important investment in the future of our industry!

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