Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media... Ross is away, traveling through Europe—so Dan is flying solo! But don’t worry, the produce is still piling high. Dan’s got a table full of summer stunners from Bay Area produce markets, farmers markets, and his own backyard garden. Fresh on the table: Sharlyn melon Yellow donut peaches and yellow donut...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays From The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media… Ross is getting ready to hit the road again—this time, he's heading to Europe! And he’s promised to check in with us live from some of the fresh produce markets and street stands he discovers along the way. Before that, we’ll recap his visits with growers across California, right before he met up with Dan...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Ross and Dan are reportin live from the Organic Produce Summit 2025 in Monterey California! - A short and fresh look at what’s happening in organics this week and a recap of the Lakeside Organic Gardens Farm Tour in Watsonville.

Happy 4th of July from Fresh from the Field Fridays, The Produce Industry Network, and AgLife Media! This week, Ross is fresh back from Berry University —and he's bringing the juicy details. Plus, longtime produce pro Armand Lobato joins us as he steps into retirement (but not out of the game). We're talking summer produce, Fourth of July picks—corn, peaches, watermelon, stone fruit—you name it. W...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media, it’s summertime—and that means stone fruit is on fire ! Ross and Dan welcome Kevin Steiner from Mountain View Fruit to talk all things peaches, nectarines, peachcots, plumcots, and plums—yellow, white, and everything in between. The season’s hitting its stride, and the fruit is everywhere . It’s the time...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man welcome Joel Hewitt from CMI Orchards. We’re diving deep into the Northwest Cherry season—talking timing, trends, and taste. Joel gives us the lowdown on the American Dream label—what it stands for, what’s behind it, and why it matters. We’ll also dig into some exciting newer varieties, like the Skylar Rae an...

This Friday the 13th, there’s no superstition—just produce ambition! Ross and Dan are talking summer veg with Henry Dill of D’Arrigo Produce. What’s going down in Salinas? What should be going on your plate ? We’re serving up fresh updates and seasonal goodies— So tune in and turn on—it’s Fresh From the Field Fridays!

🌱 Fresh From the Field Fridays 🌽 This Week with Ross & Dan 🎙️ On the Mic: Ross and Dan are back, chatting all things fresh and local as the farmers markets open up across Indianapolis! From homegrown produce to artisan goods, it’s the best time of year to support your local food scene. 🗞️ In This Episode: Ross’s Recap of WCPE Get Ross’s take on the latest from the West Coast Produce Expo —in...

This week’s episode is coming to you straight from the desert heat and produce sweet! With Dan taking a well-deserved week off,  Ross “The Produce Boss”  is joined by a  very special (and slightly mischievous)  guest —  Patrick Kelly , who’s officially hijacked the mic and taken over the show! Join Ross and Patrick as they dive into: 🚗  Grocery store adventures &nbsp...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media , Ross and Dan welcome the arrival of stone fruit season and spotlight fresh Memorial Day offerings. Special guest Chef Jeffery Schissel joins the guys to share some top-notch grilling tips and seasonal recipes. Then, it’s off to Sigona’s Produce to sample a perfectly ripe Cherimoya and grab one last taste...

Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network / AgLife Media with Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss ! This week: • A quick garden update • Ross' visit with Stephanie Stuckey in Indy • A look at GEM Avocados • OFRF news for organic farmers from the AgLife website • What happens when small organic growers can’t afford certification? • And—what one retailer is doing to st...

Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are back from the road and back in the garden. Ross shares his visit to Natural Grocers in Colorado, Dan reports in from Arizona, and both give quick updates from their own backyards. On the table this week: 🫐 California blueberries 🍒 New crop cherries and fresh varieties 🥦 A quick merchandising tip for jumbo asparagus 🍓 And some smart advice for p...

This week on  Fresh From the Field Fridays  on The Produce Industry Network, your favorite host  Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian  is joined by  special co-host Patrick Kelly , giving Ross the week off! The duo hits the streets of Tucson to explore local grocery stores, dive into the fresh fruits and vegetables on display, and talk about what’s in the fields and what’s on the...

The Produce Industry Network and Ag Life Media present Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss! This week, the guys welcome culinary instructor, food writer, and herb expert Nissa Pierson of My Herbal Roots to dive into the underrated world of baby artichokes, fava leaves, and other seasonal standouts. Plus: What can produce departments do to truly engage sh...

AgLifeMedia.com and The Produce Industry Network present Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss ! This week, we’re joined by The Farm Kid himself—Shay Myers —as we take off into the fields with the Alluring Allium . So wipe those tears and sharpen your blades… it’s 30 minutes of onion talk you won’t want to miss. Tune in and turn on!

Be sure to catch this week’s Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network and AgLifeMedia.com! From asparagus to beans—and specialties in between—Ross and Dan share the mic with Bruno Luis of Southern Specialties. As Bruno says: “That’s what we’re aiming for—everyone to have a good experience, whether they open a Southern Specialties bag or they’re enjoying it on a plate at a resta...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AG Life Media Incorporated… Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss dig into their spring garden plans—talking herbs, chives, and a few other tasty surprises. They’ll also cover what’s fresh and in season right now, like sweet English peas and crunchy snap peas, straight from California fields. Ross gives us the...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network/AgLife Media—Ross The Produce Boss tells Dan The Produce Man why he swears by mason jars for storing berries. Plus, a current crop update straight from Ross’ Produce Boss desk! And Dan dives into Spring Onions and Spring Garlic —a real chef’s delight! How do they differ from their mature counterparts? What are the best way...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss—local favorites straight out of California! We’re talking fresh California asparagus and what’s left of the growers in the state, plus Monterey County and desert-grown artichokes. We’ll also break down the latest on berries from Florida and California—how to pick the best ones and how this wild weather is...

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Ross and Dan are feeling the St. Patrick's Day spirit! Ross kicks things off with some key takeaways from the SEPC Educational Sessions, and then the produce guys dive into cabbage and all the festive St. Paddy’s Day goodies. So tune in and turn on!

Welcome back to  Fresh From the Field Fridays  with your host,  Ross Nelson , and special co-host,  Patrick Kelly ! Big Shout-Out to Dan "The Produce Man" for his week off. This week, Ross takes the mic from the brand-new  Produce Industry Network Studio  in Tampa, FL, sharing his first impressions of the space. We also dive into the  Southeast Produce Council’s...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network from AG Life Media, it’s a mushroom madness extravaganza! Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are joined by Sean Stellar from Phillips Mushroom Farms. We’re diving into the magical, mystical world of fresh mushrooms — their flavors, their funk, and all the fantastic things you can do with them. Loaded with flavor a...

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network , Ross and Dan are joined by Raul Polo Jr. to talk about his new product— Miami Chips ! Get down to the roots of malanga and yuca chips , plus plantains and other tropical selections. We’re diving into what makes malanga and yuca unique , and which plantains are best for frying . It’s a crunchy good time, so tune in and tu...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network , Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss are joined by The Flower Wizard himself, David Kaplan, just in time for Valentine’s weekend! What’s hot in the floral department at your grocery store? What’s trending at your local florist and in the industry as a whole? We’re diving into the symbolism behind different flowe...

This Big Game weekend, Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network serves up some serious flavor! Ross The Produce Boss and Dan The Produce Man welcome Chef Jeffrey Schlissel, author of Craveable Obsessed —and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Dive into Chef Jeffrey’s journey, from working in the kitchen at just 8 years old to embracing the camaraderie of the culinary world, t...