January 2003
Mike Rebic (right) from Yugoslavia inspired Ron and Kelly Rodzos from St. Clair County in Michigan, to grow varieties of peppers that are popular with Eastern European immigrants. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Farmer/Farm Progress Companies)


Pepper Growers Target Eastern Europeans
Knowing how they want to buy, what quantities and what varieties are the keys to selling peppers to Eastern Europeans in the Detroit, Mich. area.

100,000 Visitors in Just 40 Days
Short season pays off for California farm marketer

Growing World Middle Class
is a New Opportunity
Think Asia. Think Latin America.

Fresh Market Tomato Production
Trends in North Carolina
North Carolina growers produce approximately 2,500 acres of stake, vine-ripe tomatoes each summer.

New York Bold Onion Growers
Continue to Promote Brand
Shoppers in central and upstate New York will continue to see the branded New York Bold onions on their shelves next year.

Marketplace of Ideas

Is the Agriculture Industry
Getting Paid Not to Quit?

Being Involved is Important to Farm Success

How confident do you feel about your produce getting into expanding export markets?


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