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Fruit Growers News A national magazine featuring the latest news for the fruit industry. FGN covers all aspects of prod

🍎🥕 We’re heading to the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, in Savannah, GA, January 8-10! Stop by the fron...
12/31/2025

🍎🥕 We’re heading to the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, in Savannah, GA, January 8-10!
Stop by the front lobby and meet our team!

12/30/2025

Hey Guys - we caught up with Apple Girl Kait at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO to ask her advice on how growers and businesses in specialty ag can leverage social media to connect with consumers + customers and build a brand.

Check out what she had to say in this video - Kait is a social media BEAST 💪 with almost 400K followers on TikTok alone - and stay tuned for our special January 2026 Fruit Growers News cover story looking at the top you need to follow!

With 2025 nearing its end and 2026 on the way, are you thinking about incorporating more practices into your orchard...
12/29/2025

With 2025 nearing its end and 2026 on the way, are you thinking about incorporating more practices into your orchard or fruit farm?

Well the U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a $700 million program aimed at helping U.S. growers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-term productivity, read more here: https://fruitgrowersnews.com/news/usda-program-to-boost-regenerative-farming/

12/26/2025

🎉🍇 Alert! 🍇🎉
Take a sweet dive into the heart of blueberry country! 💙✨

This week we’re featuring an inspiring story about Tawas Blueberry Farm — a beloved Michigan u-pick gem that’s been serving its community for decades and continuing to grow with new ideas and heart 🍒🌱

📖 Read the full story here 👉 https://fruitgrowersnews.com/article/tawas-blueberry-farm/

From family legacy to tasty farm treats and 12,000 seasonal visitors — this is a blueberry story you don’t want to miss! 🚜💬

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to that time we got to hang with Apple Girl Kait aka Kaitlyn Thornton at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO reception in ...
12/23/2025

to that time we got to hang with Apple Girl Kait aka Kaitlyn Thornton at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO reception in Grand Rapids!👀 🎉 💪 (Photos courtesy of Madeleine Smeltzer!)

Like and Share if you're an Apple Girl Kait fan and hope to meet her someday!

12/22/2025

🍏✨ The December 2025 Digital Issue is LIVE! 🍇📲
Your go-to for the freshest fruit growing news, tips & trends is available now 👉
https://fruitgrowersnews.com/magazine/december-2025/

🍊📚 Grab a cup and dive into expert insights, harvest highlights & more! 🍓💡
Don’t miss out—read it today! 🍒🌟

Planning for the season ahead?The 2026 Buyers’ Guide helps you make smart, confident purchasing decisions.Find trusted s...
12/20/2025

Planning for the season ahead?
The 2026 Buyers’ Guide helps you make smart, confident purchasing decisions.

Find trusted suppliers, innovative tools and ideas to set your operation up for success.

👉 https://fruitgrowersnews.com/buyersguide

12/19/2025

🍎✨ We caught up with Kaitlyn Thornton and had to ask the most important question… what’s her favorite apple variety? 👀

She joined us during the Great Lakes EXPO and we were excited to also honor her at our 40 Under 40 event!

And stay tuned for our FGN January issue, where we’ll be highlighting top influencers in agriculture who are shaping the future of the industry!

✅ bags unpacked✅ session notes organized✅ email follow ups sent✅ trip report shared with the teamHere's our recap of las...
12/18/2025

✅ bags unpacked
✅ session notes organized
✅ email follow ups sent
✅ trip report shared with the team

Here's our recap of last week's Great Lakes EXPO show, touching on agritourism + farm market tour, machinery and technology, ag labor, digital marketing, and ag's NextGen: https://fruitgrowersnews.com/news/2025-great-lakes-expo-key-themes/

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For more than 50 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to ensure successful growing operations.

In addition, Fruit Growers News is a proud founder of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards, an industry-wide honor that annually recognizes 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40. The awards are held annually during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO.