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Though Young Apple Leader Ben Boyer of Boyer Orchards is a third-generation apple grower, he’s eager to advocate for newcomers to the industry who face many barriers to success in their mission to feed the world.
2020 was a year full of challenges for school students and staff everywhere. From adjusting to virtual learning to making sure each student had what they needed to succeed, teachers and administrators alike had their hands full from dawn to dusk. Over the pandemic year, we saw how teachers changed tactics and the many ways … Continued
At USApple, we think of our members as superhuman, because growing and distributing a supply of fresh apples and apple products that are available year-round anywhere in the world is truly incredible. Today, we’re celebrating not just the science, technology and strategy behind that mission—but also the people who know how to make it all … Continued
If you have not yet registered for Outlook, you can do so here. Learn more about the rest of our Outlook speakers and presentations from Part 1 of this post here. Farm Credit System Outlook Todd Van Hoose – Farm Credit Council – President & CEO Van Hoose brings more than 25 years of experience in the … Continued
Why We Fear the Food We Eat Jack Bobo – Futurity – CEO Mr. Bobo’s insights into consumer anxiety about making food decisions when we are overwhelmed with information, options, and distractions help explain why Americans have a more complicated relationship with food than ever before. Bobo’s work is about understanding and dismantling the habits … Continued
New York Apple Sales, Inc. works with nine different apple packing facilities across New York state, from the Hudson Valley near New York City to the Champlain Valley to the state’s western region near Rochester. With the combined inventory of many facilities, a single order may include varieties grown in different parts of the state … Continued
Though both companies have been part of the Michigan apple scene for more than 60 years, Michigan Fresh and BelleHarvest formed a sales alliance in 2019 to increase their scope and ability to meet customer demand. Though the day-to-day operations at their various packing facilities have not changed significantly with the sales alliance, combining forces … Continued
When COVID-19 hit south-central Pennsylvania in mid-March, it became clear that daily operations at Rice Fruit Company needed to change immediately and drastically to adapt to their status as an essential business. As the vice president of sales and marketing, Brenda Briggs helped the more than 100-year-old family-run business act quickly to keep employees safe … Continued
Young Apple Leader Ben Boyer of Boyer Orchards in New Paris, Pa. believes he was born to be an apple grower. From building new orchard systems and hosting the annual farmers market to trimming, hand thinning and picking, Boyer enjoys every aspect of the apple growing life. “My grandpa started the orchard in 1957, and … Continued
