Star Group Reports Passing of Founding Member Leo Baribeau

October 9, 2019 The Star Group

“We lost a great friend and partner. Leo Baribeau passed away September 24th at the age of 73. Leo’s wife Ginny, and daughter Sheila, were at his side as he left this world peacefully with the people he loved most.”

Almond Growers Vote to Continue Federal Marketing Order

October 9, 2019 USDA AMS

The almond marketing order enables the California almond industry and the Almond Board of California to regulate almond quality and conduct research and promotion initiatives with USDA oversight.

Brighter Bites Nearly $ 1.3M Grant From The Walmart Foundation

October 9, 2019 Walmart

A nearly $1.3 million grant supports Brighter Bites, a Houston based non-profit focused on increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables combined with nutrition education to prevent obesity and improve health outcomes for low-income children and families.

Spring Meadow Nursery Receives Gold and Silver 2019 GardenComm Media Awards

This national award recognizes individuals and companies who achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications. The 2019 competition featured hundreds of entries in over 50 categories in the areas of writing, photography, digital media, broadcast media, publishing, speaking and trade.

Floriforum Speaker Announced: Dennis van der Lubbe, Flower Council of Holland

October 8, 2019 Union Fleurs

Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, is pleased to announce Dennis van der Lubbe, Flower Council of Holland, as a confirmed speaker at Floriforum on 5 November 2019.