Immokalee, FL-based Lipman Family Farms honored its commitment to creating a lasting impact within the community by hosting the eighth annual 5K Run for Backpacks as a hybrid event this weekend.

The Southeast Produce Council announced a new scholarship program: SEPC Fresh Chefs. This innovative program is now open to any full-time college or secondary education student pursuing a degree in culinary arts or restaurant management.

Produce for Better Health Foundation’s Consumer Connection Conference, scheduled for April 18-22, in Scottsdale, AZ, promises to be something special.

An internal shift of roles has allowed Black Gold Farms the opportunity to add Mark Knight as its chief operating officer, a new position for the company. This role will implement the company’s Farm Better Strategy by carrying out operational plans that meet the strategic needs of the business and exceed customer’s expectations.

Walmart Inc. announced that John Rainey has been named its next executive vice president and chief financial officer. Rainey will assume the responsibilities of CFO on June 6.

Now more than ever we as a community of flower and foliage lovers recognize that our friends and neighbors, our local businesses and homegrown products matter. That is to say, Origin Matters.  We want to ensure the freshest and best quality. We want to support our local businesses for long-term success. We want to have pride in American Grown and American Made. In sourcing your cut flowers and foliage, whether for celebrations, gifts or to beautify our homes and lives, there is no time like the present that we should all be seeking out and purchasing American Grown flowers.