transition

LNB GROVE: THE CONTINUING TRANSITION OF A SPLIT OPERATION
Tropical fruit grower, Marc Ellenby, in Homestead, FL has conventional and organic groves. He maintains separate properties, separate records and separate packing facilities. After 35 years of production, two of his children are now working with him and he’s looking to diversify his marketing and slowly transition crops to organic production. His unique position and perspective should not be missed!

LNB Grove: The Continuing Transition of a Split Operation

Tags: bite by bite, direct sales, first generation farmer, grove, specialty crops, three year transition, transition, tropical fruit, wholesale

ISLAND GROVE AG PRODUCTS: A PARALLEL CONVENTIONAL/ORGANIC OPERATION
Nestled in Lochloosa, FL, Ken Patterson owns 197 acres of blueberries, most of which is certified organic. Originally motivated by the economic benefits of the organic market, he transitioned land in phases. Their harvest, flagging and recordkeeping systems prevent commingling and their cleaning protocols allow for equipment to be utilized in both growing systems.

Island Grove Ag Products: A Parallel Conventional/Organic Operation

Tags: bite by bite, commingling prevention, equipment cleaning, large scale, post-harvest handling, recordkeeping, regulatory requirements, transition

METTS ORGANIX
Following in his ancestral footsteps, Will Metts brings a fervor to his farming. His enthusiasm has also translated into his recordkeeping system as he uses a modern app on his electronic devices to record and track his entire production.

Metts Organix

Tags: app, computer, mixed vegetables, technology, transition, veggie tables