Bland Farms Gears Up for 2024 Vidalia Season With New Promotional Campaign

April 12, 2024 Bland Farms

The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee revealed the start of the 2024 Vidalia Onion season as April 17. The official pack date gives companies like Bland Farms the greenlight to ship everyone’s favorite sweet onion to nationwide retailers. 

Bland Farms Turns 75 Years

June 21, 2023 Bland Farms

Bland Farms recently celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with employees, their families, and friends at the cabin where Raymond and Rubye Jean once lived. Festive decorations and balloons adorned the tent, while bounce houses and games entertained partygoers. Every employee of the farm was celebrated with a certificate of appreciation in addition to a pin commemorating their years of service. Four employees were recognized for their 30 years of service with a gold watch. A delicious steak dinner and, of course, birthday cake rounded out the evening. 

New Sweet Potato Partnership, Sand Candy Announced

August 13, 2021 Sand Candy Produce

Bland Farms LLC., Battleboro Produce, Boyette Brothers Produce LLC., and Sandyland Produce have announced a new partnership and sales company, Sand Candy Produce LLC. Four major sweet potato growers have partnered in Sand Candy Produce to focus on selling sweet potatoes grown in North Carolina and Georgia

Bland Farms Names Troy Bland as New Chief Executive Officer

January 21, 2021 Bland Farms

Bland Farms, pioneer of the Vidalia® sweet onion and international leader in the category, appointed Troy Bland as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, rising from his former position as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Troy Bland Receives Vidalia President’s Award

Troy Bland, the outgoing chairman of the Vidalia Onion Committee, has been recognized for his leadership of the Vidalia onion industry.