Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or American Heart month, February is full of HEART! For Houweling’s, our tomatoes represent our heart. They’re the foundation of why we exist as a company and not only do they fill our hearts up with love and admiration … they also happen to be heart healthy.
The bond of tomatoes and humans is magnified when you look at the history of tomatoes and humans:
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With the turn of the calendar from 2013 to 2014, many people start the year off with a New Year’s Resolution. At Houweling’s, each department has come forward with a resolution for the January issue of “The Vine” and unlike the usual “go to the gym” or “eat healthier” resolutions, our management team are committed to seeing these through. Some are simple, some are large, but all will make a difference!… Read more
With the holiday season fast approaching, the November issue of “The Vine” celebrates the building of a community. Casey reflects on the impact the Seeds of Tomorrow project has had on the community of Tactic, his family and his vision of a sustainable world.
Also, learn how supplemental lighting will allow for more “LOCAL” produce to end up in your stores, build better relationships with our customers and how growing under lights has offered new exciting challenges for our growers.… Read more
The September issue of “The Vine” brings us a reflection from Casey’s recent trip to Tactic, Guatemala where he shares his thoughts on the progress of the “Seeds of Tomorrow” project, the people of Tactic and the social responsibility that people have to their communities.
Also, take a look at “The Vine” to learn how we are improving the trace-ability of our produce, hear about the reputation of our propagation program and join us in honoring our long-term employees that have helped make Houweling’s the company it is today.… Read more
August brings another busy month at Houweling’s as “The Vine” highlights our tours with Undersecretary Edward Alvalos , California Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblymember Das Williams. As an industry leader in the greenhouse industry, we’ve demonstrated the long term viability of greenhouse technology and as such we’ve developed a world-wide reputation as a leader in sustainable agriculture. Hence, we’ve had many government officials request to tour Houweling’s as they look for ways to improve food insecurity and safety in the nation.… Read more
