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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
Funded interns for Colorado growing season available for businesses
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting business applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP), which provides funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2022 growing season. “Support... more
Colorado producers, conservation districts pursue soil health practices
To advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture announced Dec. 2 it has secured more than $3.4M in additional grant funding to support the voluntary Saving Tomorr... more
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