February 2009
Serving Bakers
The now-defunct restaurant chain I worked at in high school had one potato product the baked potato. Not even the french fries were from potatoes; they were sweet potato fries. The bulk potatoes would... more »
State-of-the-art packing facility opens in southwest Michigan
White Pigeon, Mich., is home to fewer than 2,000 people, but the town in southwest Michigan now boasts a state-of-the-art potato packing facility.
Fresh Solution Farms started packing potatoes in S... more »
Will farm workers finally be legal in 2009?
With a Democratic president taking control and stronger Democratic majorities in Congress, does immigration reform for agricultural workers stand a chance this year? Next year?The short answer, accord... more »
Written plan is key to dealing with neighbors, agencies
The influx of residential developments into predominantly agricultural areas can create friction between growers and their new neighbors. It's a problem that has long been occurring in California, but... more »
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