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President Biden Visits USApple member; hears about challenges facing growers
During a stop in northern Michigan on July 4, President Joe Biden visited grower and former U.S. Apple Association Young Apple Leader Juliette King McAvoy of King Orchards in Central Lake. Joining the president were... more »
Report: Organic food market a critical to-do list for leaders to mull over
Arizona State University’s Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems has issued a new report on how the organic food market can be improved, and it's targeting the most powerful person in the free world –... more »
Michigan agencies recognize farm workers who plant, harvest state’s crops
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July as Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month, providing the opportunity for Michiganders to support and appreciate this valuable workforce. In celebration, the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural... more »
117th annual meeting and NW Hort Expo will be in-person in 2021
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and the Northwest Hort Expo announced July 6 the return to an in-person conference and trade show Dec. 6-8.. “With the recent announcement by Gov. (Jay) Inslee, we are confident... more »
Michigan reverses mandatory testing for ag, food processing employees
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded its order requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural employees. This change, announced June 2, is being made in light of increasing vaccination rates; declining COVID-19 cases;... more »
Florida announces $500,000 Urban and Community Farming Pilot Program
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Office of Energy announced July 2 the establishment of the Florida Urban and Community Farming Pilot Program. This program makes available support for... more »
Naturipe announces production of proprietary seedless Muscadine Vine Drops
Naturipe, a farmer-owned producer and marketer of fresh berries, has announced the start of harvest season for what is expected to bring large amounts of its proprietary Seedless Muscadine Vine Drops. Native to the Southeast,... more »
Students give physical therapy to south Georgia migrant farm workers
On a hot South Georgia summer night, farmworkers line up across the grass at an outdoor clinic waiting area. The workers are waiting for a few minutes of individual care from third-year Doctor of Physical... more »