One thing is for certain about New Jersey, it definitely has earned its nickname of the Garden State.

SUN VALLEY, ID — Jamey Higham brings a wealth of potato knowledge and management experience to his role as president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission. In his first year at the helm of the IPC, Higham has vowed to take a thoughtful approach to the IPC’s operations and increase communication with its members.

Higham, who joined the IPC in January, detailed his vision for the IPC at the industry breakfast Aug. 25 during the 94th annual Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention, here.

Rebecca Calvin is the next senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Stater Bros. Markets, succeeding current Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Dennis McIntyre. Calvin will report to CEO Pete Van Helden and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. She will begin her new role on Sept. 26.

Crunch Time Apple Growers announced that SnapDragon is now the official apple of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, a match made in the Empire State. Born at Cornell University and grown across the state by over 150 family farmers, SnapDragon is as New York as the Buffalo Bills, so it’s only natural for the two to join forces.

As Colorado farmers and ag producers continue to grapple with increasing production and input costs, they are also impacted by the passage of last year’s Senate Bill 21-087 on agricultural labor rights and responsibilities. The bill was signed into law June 25, 2021, by Governor Jared Polis and went into effect immediately, although provisions are being implemented at varied dates.