The weather is starting to warm up and I am looking forward to natural vitamin D from the sunshine, cookouts, beach trips and enjoying lazy summer evenings.

From a digital marketing viewpoint, I’ve already skipped over summer and am planning for back- to-school. This planning is in full force, but the groundwork was actually set last November. Right now, in May, I’m identifying trends and predictions for the upcoming back-to-school season, known annually to impact billions of consumers in a big way.

Sarah Consalo grew up with Consalo Family Farms in South Jersey being part of the landscape. The farm was started by her great grandfather in 1927 and the business was the path to success for the three generations before her, as well as for her two older siblings.

Moxxy Marketing announced that Candy Rauber, the agency’s award-winning art director, recently completed additional training and received her certificate in FDA Food Labeling Compliance.

Sarah Frey, founder and CEO of Frey Farms, and a bestselling author, has been appointed a member of U.S. Representative, and House Committee on Agriculture Chair, Glenn Thompson’s National Agriculture Campaign Advisory Council.

Organically Grown Co., a leading wholesaler, marketer and distributor of fresh organic produce and the first purpose-trust owned company in the United States, released its 2022 Benefit Report to provide a bold and comprehensive overview of its sustainability journey, focusing on the pillars of purpose, people and planet.

Bushel Boy Farms, best known for its flavorful greenhouse tomatoes, is now also growing and selling strawberries and cucumbers. By using hydroponic growing technology, the company can produce fresh, local vegetables and fruits all year long, despite the extreme range of Midwest temperatures. The new products are part of a big expansion at the company, which was purchased in 2018 by Minnesota-based Rahr Corp.