It’s hard to believe that the summer season is slowly slipping out on us for 2024. I hate the thought of the upcoming cold, snowy winter months ahead. But first the transition from summer to autumn arrives on Sunday, Sept. 22, and with it will also come the fresh aroma of fall apples and pumpkins in the air.

Dandrea Produce is looking to tighten its relationships with retailers and consumers to help guarantee another great fall produce season.

Officials at the Vineland, NJ-based company emphasize that the fall season is a pivotal time for their leafy greens and lettuce programs and all stops must be pulled out to grab both the consumers’ attention and the retailers’ assistance.

Nature’s Bounty Organic and Progressive Farms California Navels are in the final stretch of their summer vacation, and thanks to the abundant sunshine, the orange groves are flourishing and ready for an impressive harvest.

Church Bros. Farms is participating in three scholarship programs benefiting students in Monterey and San Benito counties. The company said it is proud to take part in initiatives aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders in agriculture. It began its scholarship contributions 2015, and to date has granted more than $202,000 to 132 students.

Honored for outstanding contributions to community support, sustainable agriculture and visionary leadership, John Anderson, Oppy's CEO, chair and managing partner, has been named recipient of the Order of British Columbia and awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.

Allen (Al) James Vangelos, who spent more than 50 years in the produce industry, died Sept. 5, just four weeks after his 92nd birthday.