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National Agricultural Classification Survey coming
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mails the National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) this month to more than a million potential U.S. agricultural producers, in preparation for the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The... more
Winemaker honored as Young Farmers & Ranchers ‘Star Member’
A San Diego County winemaker has been awarded California Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers “Star Member Award” for her leadership and commitment to the program. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Alysha Stehly. Photo: St... more
2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference will return in-person March 3-4
Registration is open for the 2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference – Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community – at purdue.ag/sfc. The 10th annual conference and trade show will take place March 3... more
Comment period extended for rulemaking to protect workers from heat hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the period for submitting comments on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. Co... more
MDARD marks World Soil Day with New ‘Fresh from the Field’ podcast
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is celebrating World Soil Day, which is Dec. 5, with a new "Fresh from the Field" Podcast featuring well-known soil scientist expert Karl Hausler. World Soil Day was established ... more
Organic, washable fruit coating launched for the produce industry
Yumbrella, an organic, washable coating for apples, has been launched in the U.S. by Startchy. It is the first washable coating for the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry. Yumbrella is USDA-, Canada- and EU-certified organic and made with common fo... more
Ontario Produce Marketing Association president resigns
Michelle Broom has resigned as president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association, effective Feb. 11, 2022. Over the last three years, Broom has been instrumental in supporting and executing the board’s strategic direction and she has implem... more
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