USDA extends deadline for Value-Added Producer grants
March 31, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program announced recently it has extended the deadline to apply for Value-Added Producer Grants to April 8, said José Otero-García, agency state director for Puerto Rico.
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Santa Isabel tomato producer launches promo campaign
February 12, 2014
Fresh produce distributor Caribbean Produce Exchange announced this week the statt of a new integrated marketing campaign to promote and support the 2014 tomato crop, while educating consumers on the health benefits and versatility of the fruit.
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Sam’s to sell local papaya, goat cheese at its stores
November 22, 2013
Sam’s Club Puerto Rico announced Thursday that as part of its commitment to Puerto Rican agriculture, it will begin selling papaya and goat cheese produced by farmers from the island’s mountain region at some of its local stores.
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