Episodes

  • From Czech Cookies to Christmas Citrus: A Holiday Produce Table
    Dec 19 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays,

    Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are

    talking Christmas cookie traditions, with Ross sharing family-favorite Czech

    recipesand why he still uses an old-school, hand-turned grinder to make walnut flour

    the traditional way. That technique also opens the door to gluten-free and

    dairy-free holiday cookie options.

    On the table this week: Oro Blancos, Kishu mandarins, sweet

    limes, imported Bing cherries, white strawberries, chestnuts, Davison apples,

    late-season Fuyu persimmons, and how to use them, even when they start to

    soften so nothing goes to waste.

    It’s festive, it’s flavorful, and it’s all right here on

    this holiday episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays, from the Produce

    Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media.

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    26 mins
  • Holiday Cooking Made Easy: Chef Jeffrey’s Insider Tips
    Dec 12 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Chef Jeffrey Schlissel joins us with smart, time-saving prep tips to make your holiday cooking a whole lot easier. We get into what you can prep ahead so you’re not slammed on the big day, the latest trends in the restaurant and food-service world, and a heads-up about ingredients in fresh-prepped foods. Chef Jeffrey brings the heat with practical advice and plenty of industry insight. All this and more from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

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    31 mins
  • From New York to Monterey: Fresh Picks Coast to Coast
    Dec 5 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays:

    Ross is on the East Coast at the New York Produce Show, and Dan is in Monterey at the Organic Grower Summit. We kick things off with the latest on the strawberry situation, then roll right into our picks of the week: crisp Iceberg lettuce, sweet Ambrosia apples, classic Rome Beauties, those gorgeous red Dianju pears, and creamy Bacon avocados. And believe it or not, Dan's garden is still pumping out tomatoes here in December.

    It’s all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media!

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    25 mins
  • Click, Ship, or Skip? Buying Produce Online: Black Friday with Dan & Ross
    Nov 28 2025

    This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, it’s Black

    Friday, folks — and Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man are

    diving into the world of online produce shopping.

    Do you buy produce online?


    Who do you trust?


    And what’s your experience been?


    We get into all of it — the good, the bad, and the “why did

    they ship me that?”


    Plus… it’s chestnut season.


    We talk fresh chestnuts, a little chestnut trivia

    and history, and why they’re such a classic part of holiday cooking —

    roasting by that cozy fire, and what happened to the original American Chestnut

    Trees.

    It’s all right here on Fresh From the Field Fridays –

    Black Friday, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network and AgLife

    Media.

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    22 mins
  • From Brine to Shine - Thanksgiving Flavor Tune-Up with Chef Eric Meisel!
    Nov 21 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss welcome Chef Eric Meisel — culinary produce specialist and all-around kitchen wizard. We’re diving into everything Thanksgiving… brining tips, roasted veggie magic, the right fruits to brighten your table, and even some fun drinks to bring a little extra groove to your holiday spread.

    It’s all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

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    33 mins
  • Inside the Sweet Potato Harvest — With Grower Dustin Robison
    Nov 14 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man dig into some seasonal gems—fresh Florida citrus, Honey Nut squash, and a few more late-fall goodies hitting produce departments right now. Then the duo welcomes Dustin Robison from Harvest Central, a sweet potato grower out of Livingston, California. Dustin breaks down sweet potatoes the way only a farmer can: organic, conventional, flavor differences, storage and cooking tips, plus a few Thanksgiving prep hacks to make those holiday dishes really pop. It’s all happening right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

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    31 mins
  • The Seasonal Spread: Fresh Picks from the Produce Stand
    Nov 7 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss dive into some killer seasonal gems — Arkansas Black apples, miniature mangoes, Koginut squash, Fuyu persimmons — plus other surprises straight from the field.

    We also drop a few simple tips to help you prep for the big holiday coming up this month. Fresh, fun, seasonal!

    It’s all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays, from The Produce Industry Network on AgLife Media.

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    28 mins
  • Ghoul-Free Goodies: Halloween Fruit Tricks & Treats
    Oct 31 2025

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man — we’re getting spooky with produce.

    Halloween goodies, healthy swaps, and yes… even some candied fruit for the sweet tooth crowd.

    Ross breaks out a killer lineup of creative Halloween fruit boards and charcuterie-style displays — perfect for parties or keeping the kids off the sugar crash.

    We also touch on Day of the Dead and All Saints traditions, and the produce items that show up in those celebrations.

    It’s seasonal, it’s fresh, and it’s fun — all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

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    26 mins