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Live, in-person event planned for Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is returning this February as a live, in-person event. It features an extensive lineup of horticultural educational sessions, trade show exhibits and great networking opportunities. The event will ... more
WSU bee center filling up, honey extractor moves in
Delicious honey will soon be made at Washington State University’s (WSU) Honey Bee & Pollinator Research, Extension and Education Facility in Othello after a large equipment move. The WSU honey bee program is still moving equipment and m... more
$6.1M in Series A first closing secured by Botanical Solution Inc.
Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI), innovator of sustainable, consistent and cost-effective Advanced Botanical Materials for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, announced Jan. 17 it has successfully closed $6.1 million in a Series A round led by... more
CAWG announces 2022 Awards of Excellence recipients
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) selected Bogle Vineyards as the 2022 Grower of the Year and Anita Oberholster as the 2022 Leader the Year. The recipients will be honored at an awards reception on Jan. 25 during the 2022 Unif... more
CAWG president John Aguirre to step down after 12 years
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced Jan. 6 the planned departure of its president, John Aguirre, effective May 31, 2022. He started with the association on June 1, 2010. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] J... more
Wisconsin researchers share findings with regional growers
University of Wisconsin-Madison (CALS) scientists will contribute expertise during two upcoming large farmer educational conferences that support the state’s diverse vegetable and fruit industries. These annual events attract hundreds of partici... more
New deadline to apply for Farm and Food Workers Relief Grants
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced Jan. 13 it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022. Additionally, AMS has updated the re... more