Farmland LP and Stemilt Growers Launch Joint Venture for Organic Orchard Expansion in Washington's Columbia Basin.

Farmland LP and Stemilt Growers have launched a joint venture to expand organic orchards in Washington's Columbia Basin. The venture includes 952 acres, with 311 acres already certified organic and 272 acres in transition to organic. Farmland LP will guide organic transition and land management, while Stemilt will serve as farm manager and post-harvest lead. The partnership supports Stemilt's long-term goal of expanding its orchard footprint and reinforces year-round supply assurance for its retail partners.