Welcome to Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian! Tune in weekly for your essential download on supply trends, category updates, brand awareness, and what's hot in the market. Broadcasting live from the vibrant San Francisco Bay of California, we delve into every aspect of the produce and supply chain industry. Join us each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the freshest updates to keep you ahead of the curve in the produce world. Don't miss out on the latest in the industry – subscribe and stay informed with Fresh From The Field Fridays!
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Nov 13, 2026 · 29:33
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man welcomes back Josh Alsberg of Rubinette Produce Market in Portland, Oregon , for Part Two of their conversation!…
Nov 6, 2026 · 33:42
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man welcomes Josh Alsberg, founder and proprietor of Rubinette Produce in Portland, Oregon , a specialty produce shop…
Oct 30, 2026 · 22:21
🍎 It's Fall in a Cup on Fresh From the Field Fridays! 🍁 This week, Ross the Produce Boss sits in for Dan the Produce Man, serving up the flavors, traditions, and memories of…
Oct 23, 2026 · 21:46
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , we're turning DOWN the heat and turning UP the flavor with some delicious Italian frying peppers! They're sweet, they're delicious,…
Oct 16, 2026 · 36:39
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man is joined by Stefanie di Carimate , truffle expert and culinary professional! We're exploring the fascinating…
Oct 9, 2026 · 28:24
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man! All those beautiful pumpkins, gourds, and squashes decorating your front porch, home, or office. Did you know…
Oct 2, 2026 · 23:15
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man takes a look at beautiful Red Comice pears from Medford, Oregon, the ever-tasty heirloom Spitzenberg apple, Lucy…
Sep 25, 2026 · 26:47
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, Dan takes a look at the decline in California wine grape acreage and wine consumption. Then, we get into some…
Sep 18, 2026 · 26:54
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man features fresh dandelion greens. They’re incredibly nutritious, and Dan shows you…
Sep 11, 2026 · 23:54
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man features some exciting new plum varieties from Kingsburg Orchards , bred specifically for late summer and fall.…
Sep 4, 2026 · 25:26
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , it’s Labor Day weekend! And while everyone else is talking about watermelons, corn, and barbecue, Dan the Produce Man is sharing some…
Aug 28, 2026 · 20:54
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man is joined by Farmer Al Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm , coming to you right from a pluot orchard in Brentwood,…
Aug 21, 2026 · 29:36
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man has a table filled with mid-August produce goodies! We start with two heirloom apples, Burgundy and Strawberry…
Aug 14, 2026 · 30:11
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man is joined by Michelle McCarty of Brighter Bites , a nonprofit organization working to get more fresh fruits and…
Aug 7, 2026 · 29:34
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man shares some incredible produce finds for the beginning of August! We start off with organically grown cranberry…
Jul 31, 2026 · 27:01
his week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man welcomes back to the microphone Ross "The Produce Boss" as they recap the recent International Fresh Produce…
Jul 24, 2026 · 25:16
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man kicks things off in Shasta City, California, then heads to Red Bluff and Los Molinos to pick up some delicious…
Jul 17, 2026 · 19:30
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man brings you some of the best of the season! We're featuring delicate squash blossoms, tender scallopini squash,…
Jul 10, 2026 · 20:16
Dan doesn't usually replay past episodes, but this is one that deserves another look. While Dan is on the road this week, he's bringing back an important conversation with Chris…
Jul 3, 2026 · 17:45
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man brings you four groovy goodies for your 4th of July weekend. No watermelons. No corn. Just four fantastic…
Jun 26, 2026 · 21:25
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian takes you through some of the best fresh produce in season. This week's lineup includes Mini Midnight…
Jun 19, 2026 · 20:15
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man is serving up a table full of summer flavor! From Yumi watermelon and Adriatic figs to Northwest cherries, Stockton…
Jun 12, 2026 · 19:15
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man brings another helping of produce knowledge, seasonal insights, and practical tips you can use the next time you…
Jun 5, 2026 · 50:49
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man welcomes Dr. Joel Fuhrman, board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times bestselling author, and…
May 29, 2026 · 25:53
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, on the produce table: early-season Santa Rosa-type plums, Japanese cucumbers, tamarillos, and the first…
May 22, 2026 · 27:45
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , California melons are in from El Centro, and May marks the beginning of California cantaloupe season. Dan the Produce Man dives deep…
May 15, 2026 · 39:16
It was May of 1976 when 15-year-old Dan the Produce Man walked into a produce market in his hometown of Alameda, California. That’s where it all began. This week on Fresh from…
May 8, 2026 · 18:25
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man has a whole lineup on the table - starting with rain-damaged Apache apricots and as peaches and nectarines begin…
May 1, 2026 · 25:47
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man is joined by Marc Wall and Neil Smith of Sandy Shore Farms in Ontario, Canada . And right now, one of the big…
Apr 24, 2026 · 20:56
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays… Dan is joined by Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board. We’re digging into what’s really going on with imported pears…
Apr 17, 2026 · 16:07
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man We’ve got Bei Bei Kabocha squash, baby fava beans, Seascape strawberries, first of the season California Tioga…
Apr 10, 2026 · 27:36
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man brings you four outstanding spring items that are sure to get your attention. First, we head into the tropical…
Apr 3, 2026 · 18:44
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, we’re talking spring. Four items that are really shining right now. Savoy or Bloomsdale spinach, fresh…
Mar 27, 2026 · 22:57
This week, we’re talking Gravenstein apples, a Sonoma County classic that is fading fast. Up in the Yuba City area, peach orchards - gone! At the same time, a whole wave of new…
Mar 20, 2026 · 25:18
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man dives into what this early spring heat wave here in California could be doing to the cherry crop, those blossoms…
Mar 13, 2026 · 21:30
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man dives into St. Patrick’s Day cabbage —a classic that’s been showing up on produce stands and dinner tables for…
Mar 6, 2026 · 21:40
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , we’re getting into some late-season citrus with sour oranges and kumquats. We’ve also got mini sapotes on the table, the difference…
Feb 27, 2026 · 17:26
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan has King Oyster mushrooms on the produce table. Learn how you can turn these incredible mushrooms into vegan pulled pork and…
Feb 20, 2026 · 26:40
Join Ross the Produce Boss as he fills in for Dan with special guest Patrick Kelly to dive into the role of fresh produce in fueling athletes at the Milan-Cortina Winter…
Feb 13, 2026 · 27:57
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss welcome Caroline Lewis , founder of The Farmer’s Feed —all about reconnecting people…
Feb 6, 2026 · 27:16
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , we’re talking earthquakes, snowy weather, and the real-world challenges facing the produce industry right now. On the fresh side, we…
Jan 30, 2026 · 27:01
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss, Ross is fresh back from the SWIPE show and brings us a brand-new item called…
Jan 23, 2026 · 28:09
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Ross “The Produce Boss” and Dan the Produce Man share some great finds from the market. Ross talks about the Juicy Crunch tangerine,…
Jan 16, 2026 · 17:57
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, we’re talking dandelion greens, Cara Cara red navels, and those rare Chocolate Navel oranges — all showing up in stores right now. Dan…
Jan 9, 2026 · 24:28
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss dive into the biggest fresh produce and food trends of 2025 —and look ahead to what’s…
Jan 2, 2026 · 21:35
It’s a new year on Fresh-from-the-Field Fridays , and Dan the Produce Man brings you four in-season favorites. We kick things off with broccolini, also known as sweet baby…
Dec 26, 2025 · 25:15
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Ross brings on a special guest, his daughter Alice, to share her preteen fresh produce picks. Ross also digs into some dairy-free…
Dec 19, 2025 · 25:58
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…
Dec 12, 2025 · 30:51
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…
Dec 5, 2025 · 25:11
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…
Nov 28, 2025 · 22:03
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 .…
Nov 21, 2025 · 33:10
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.…
Nov 14, 2025 · 30:45
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…
Nov 7, 2025 · 28:11
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…
Oct 31, 2025 · 26:29
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…
Oct 24, 2025 · 20:28
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , there’s an exciting new pineapple in town — and boy oh boy, it’s smashingly incredible! 🍍 It’s the Colada Royale from Dole Fruit…
Oct 17, 2025 · 26:28
This Week on Fresh from the Field Fridays! With Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss Ross breaks down some Blackstone cooking and cleaning tips that’ll make your next…
Oct 10, 2025 · 19:07
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays: Ross the Produce Boss is flying solo while Dan is visiting the Bay Area terminal produce markets. Ross is live from Indianapolis,…
Oct 3, 2025 · 30:18
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays! Ross the Produce Boss is fresh back from Idaho with an inside look at the onion harvest—how they’re sorted, sized, packed, and stored…
Sep 26, 2025 · 24:01
It’s the first Friday of fall, and Ross “The Produce Boss” and Dan “The Produce Man” are reminiscing about their retail display days — back when fall produce departments came…
Sep 19, 2025 · 26:39
This Week on Fresh from the Field Fridays Ross “The Produce Boss” Nelson and Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian share their top picks of the week! Ross dives into Moon Cherries , Baby…
Sep 12, 2025 · 28:28
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays , host Ross Nelson is joined by special co-host Patrick Kelly while on the road in Charlotte, NC! Together, they dig into what’s fresh…
Sep 5, 2025 · 30:34
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss share some of their top picks of the week. They’re joined byaward-winning organic retail…
Aug 29, 2025 · 34:23
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, we’re going ape for grapes! Ross “The Produce Boss” Nelson and Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian welcome Jim Beagle from Grapery . Jim…
Aug 22, 2025 · 36:29
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are joined by Farmer Lee Jones from The Chef's Garden in Huron, Ohio. Farmer Lee digs…
Aug 15, 2025 · 23:20
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays , Anthony Totta from FreshXperts joins us. FreshXperts is a powerhouse team of produce industry consultants, advisors, and mentors.…
Aug 8, 2025 · 29:17
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media— Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man are joined by Dick Peixoto , founder…
Aug 1, 2025 · 26:28
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media—Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are live in Monterey at the IFPA…
Jul 25, 2025 · 22:26
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…
Jul 18, 2025 · 28:43
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…
Jul 11, 2025 · 19:17
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…
Jul 4, 2025 · 35:30
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…
Jun 27, 2025 · 35:10
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…
Jun 20, 2025 · 34:08
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…
Jun 13, 2025 · 31:36
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…
Jun 6, 2025 · 25:27
🌱 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…
May 30, 2025 · 31:27
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…
May 23, 2025 · 31:44
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…
May 16, 2025 · 29:22
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'…
May 9, 2025 · 27:17
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,…
May 2, 2025 · 21:49
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…
Apr 25, 2025 · 34:43
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…
Apr 18, 2025 · 37:16
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…
Apr 11, 2025 · 32:42
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…
Apr 4, 2025 · 33:30
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…
Mar 28, 2025 · 33:21
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…
Mar 21, 2025 · 29:27
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…
Mar 14, 2025 · 31:32
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…
Mar 7, 2025 · 45:06
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…
Feb 28, 2025 · 31:20
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…
Feb 21, 2025 · 27:57
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…
Feb 14, 2025 · 38:54
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,…
Feb 7, 2025 · 43:23
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…
Jan 31, 2025 · 32:40
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with the Produce Industry Network, Albert Perez from Continental Fresh joins Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss to dive into…
Jan 24, 2025 · 33:45
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Ross "The Produce Boss" and Dan "The Produce Man" welcome Will Brokaw of Brokaw Avocados! Dive into…
Jan 17, 2025 · 27:24
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network! 🌟 Join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss for another fun and fresh…
Jan 10, 2025 · 37:29
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Ross and Dan spotlight eight fantastic items to help you stay on track with your Thrive in 25 New…
Jan 3, 2025 · 30:09
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Ross "The Produce Boss" and Dan "The Produce Man" dive into practical tips for increasing fresh…
Dec 27, 2024 · 37:09
On this year's final Fresh From The Field Fridays podcast from The Produce Industry Network, Dan and Ross take a reflective look at the year in produce, discussing the key…
Dec 20, 2024 · 34:35
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss welcome T. Benzler of Benzler Organic Farm in Fresno,…
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