Filtered by: Sustainable Agriculture
The technology of beautiful greenhouse tomatoes in the winter
Apprentice Diary: Final Entry—focusing on waste trends
When we talk about sustainability, we don’t just mean the environment—our employees are our greatest asset, and the foundation to our great success.
We work with internships, local schools and colleges for placement, and various in-house leadership programs throughout the year, developing people with a passion for produce. In this final entry of her diary series, Maria Elisa Vollmer shared her experience as an apprentice with FreshPoint Raleigh.
From chemistry teacher to staple on the farmers market: touring the Weiser Family Farm
Apprentice Diary: Entry two—Visiting one of our sustainable agriculture farmers
From ancient low-tech to modern day high-tech, the power of corn
Apprentice Diary: Entry One—Integrating a passion for sustainability
You haven’t had asparagus until you’ve had Zuckerman’s
Local Farm Spotlight with Lady Moon Farms
Food Waste: A trend we hope becomes a way of life
Looking to get healthy in the New Year? How about more of this…
Local Farm Spotlight with Frog Song Organics
Local Farm Spotlight: Frog Song Organics
Frog Song Organics is a 60-acre farm in Hawthorne, FL growing items such as radishes, leafy greens, okra, roselle, and sweet potatoes.

Co-founders John Bitter and Amy Van Scoik started Frog Song Organics in the fall of 2011. Their mission was to produce nutritious food for their community and create meaningful employment opportunities. They also aim to demonstrate that farming can be accomplished with the “triple bottom line” – with respect to their human, ecological, and economic resources.
To get off the ground, they started paying volunteers in food.
It’s FreshPress Friday! Here’s what you should know…
“Tropical flavors make winter bearable!”
The Farm-to-Fork Capital of the World
FreshPoint Central California is now Offering Locally Grown Farm Boxes
At FreshPoint, we know the value of working with small farmers and supporting the local economy. Read more about what our Central California location has been doing to promote their Locally Grown farm boxes.
Right from the farmer’s field and into their customer’s hands.
How Watermelon Rinds Changed Phil’s Way of Thinking…
UBU Goes to Washington!
FreshPoint Raleigh Joins Influential Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Senator
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 24, 2016 — On Monday, Feb. 22, Preston Fletcher, President of FreshPoint Raleigh, joined 30 produce farmers and industry colleagues at a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) in Raleigh, N.C.
Bananas for So Cal Bananas!
So Cal native son Andy Sheaffer is relatively new to farming. For years, he traveled the United States as a contractor specializing in slope stabilization and erosion control. Away from home six months of the year, Sheaffer wanted to spend more time at home with his wife and three children. Born, raised, and educated in Santa Barbara County, he put his feet firmly on home turf in 2008 by purchasing an Avocado and Lemon ranch with a 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean. Soon after purchasing the land, Sheaffer made some big changes.