By Clint Thompson The secret to Chuck Obern’s agricultural success is adapting to the changing economical landscape. How he farmers now looks much different than when produced crops 10 years ago. Obern, with C&B Farms, located south of Clewiston, Florida, has kept his head above water the past two decades though the rising tides of increased input costs, unfair trade …
Florida Vegetable Producer: Importing 60% of Produce is Scary
By Clint Thompson Communication remains the key tool in the toolbox that growers and specialty crop industry leaders need to utilize in convincing consumers to support locally grown produce. It is a strategic tactic that is being under-utilized according to Chuck Obern with C&B Farms, located south of Clewiston, Florida. “The real issue all of us have and I don’t …