Communications

We’re thrilled to have sponsored the Mind Your Melon Foundation’s impactful charity event! The Think Outside the Barn Benefit was crucial in ensuring the success of this mission-driven initiative, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members. Your support and dedication have been instrumental in making this event a success, and we couldn’t…

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urges the Senate to prioritize immediate investments in specialty crops as it advances the budget reconciliation bill. With the House having passed this bill, we emphasize that all investments in American agriculture must include specialty crops.Specialty crop producers play a crucial role in our food supply, providing safe…

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) expressed gratitude to Chairman GT Thompson and his staff for including vital investments in specialty crops in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation draft released on May 13, 2025. While the SCFBA prefers a comprehensive, bipartisan farm bill, they appreciate the support for specialty crop growers, who face…

This week, our Executive Director, George Szczepanski, traveled to South Texas for a series of insightful visits with growers, researchers, and industry partners. With support from Kristin Story, President of the Texas Watermelon Association, the tour offered a powerful look at the full scope of watermelon production in the region—from seed development and soil science…

We are excited to share the news of our office move! At the Fall ’24 board meeting, NWA’s Executive Committee decided to transition to a fully remote office, and that transition has officially taken place.  Our staff has shifted to a fully remote setup, and the office in Lakeland is officially closed as of yesterday….