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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
Registration open for the 2022 California Small Farm Conference set
The California Small Farm Conference is returning for a 34th year. Participants will dig into over 50 virtual workshops, forums and videos designed for farmers, ranchers and the local food system advocates who support them. This year, event org... more
BASF Agricultural Solutions to launch Global Carbon Farming Program
With agriculture being responsible for about 20% of global CO2 emissions, carbon-efficient agricultural practices can significantly contribute to combat climate change. BASF will establish a program that allows farmers to track and profit from prac... more
AgroFresh implements FreshCloud quality inspection by Starr Ranch Growers
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. announced Dec. 2 that Starr Ranch Growers, a Washington state produce grower, packer and shipper, has chosen to adopt AgroFresh’s FreshCloud Quality Inspection to digitally integrate its quality inspection efforts. The s... more
Free consulting, GAP audit reimbursement set for Washington small specialty crop farms
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is now accepting applications for a new bilingual program offered to help small, specialty crop farms forced to adjust in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to a WSDA Specialty C... more
FDA seeks changes to FSMA to enhance safety of ag water used on produce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule Dec. 2 that aims to enhance the safety of produce. It proposes to require farms to conduct comprehensive assessments that would help them identify and mitigate hazards in water used to grow... more
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