Good Company: The Power of Positivity

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“I think a positive attitude is important for everyone to simply function better in life,” says …

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Good Company: Lessons Learned

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The adage, “one step forward, two steps back,” used by Vladimir Lenin for his 1904 book, …

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Good Company: The Journey

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When it comes to opportunity in the produce industry, many women had to fight for jobs …

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Good Company: Serendipity

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Purveyors of produce are dedicated and passionate, but few set their sights on a career in …

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Good Company: A panorama of women in the industry

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For an insightful look at a handful of female movers and shakers in fresh produce—of multiple ages and stages in their careers—read on and enjoy the series.

Cherry producers see a positive future

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Despite trade challenges, uncooperative weather, and finding enough workers to harvest a highly perishable crop, cherry …

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Cherry growers find transportation, tariffs and trade tricky

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Rising costs, for cherry growers, include shipping rates and tariffs. “Cherries require careful handling and are …

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Water and labor hold back cherry growers

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In California, water is an eternally hot topic with a familiar refrain: farmers complain that in …

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California cherry growers hope to rebound this year

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Recent years have brought a number of challenges to cherry growers in California. A near-record 9.5 …

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Northwest looks to repeat 2019’s cherry explosion

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The 2019 season in the Northwest saw near-record harvests with outstanding quality. Rochelle Bohm, brand manager …

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