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Georgia Senate recognizes farmworkers
Georgia senators passed a resolution to recognize March 25-31 as Farmworker Awareness Week. Sen. Sam Watson, co-owner of Chill C Farms, Moultrie, spoke about the importance of the 35,000 farmworkers who worked in Georgia fields... more »
USDA highlights Hurricane Ian disaster assistance
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited Florida production sites to survey the impact of Hurricane Ian and meet with producers affected by the storm. During the visit, the Secretary highlighted efforts by the U.S Department... more »
USDA session tackles H-2A, labor shortages
To combat increasing labor shortages, growers are adapting labor-saving technology and modifying their cultivation practices, including lessening and delaying pruning and weeding. The gravity of the crisis was highlighted in a session at the Feb.... more »
UGA faculty chosen in land-grant institution leadership program
Three University of Georgia faculty have been chosen to participate in the 19th class of the LEAD21 program, aimed at developing leaders at land-grant institutions and their strategic partners who link research, academics and Extension.... more »
Mr. Peach goes extra mile for industry
Attendance at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, which was Jan. 5-8 in Savannah, Georgia, is back to pre-pandemic numbers. Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA), said attendance... more »
Florida strawberry growers boosted by UF research
As far back as the early 1950s, University of Florida scientists have been studying how to improve strawberry production and consumption. The research hasn’t been limited to Florida. It has been globally. [caption id="attachment_36844" align="alignright"... more »
Georgia Ag Forecast scheduled
Growers can view the latest research offered by the University of Georgia (UGA) at the 2023 Georgia Ag Forecast. Registration is now open. The annual seminar, scheduled for Jan. 27 at the UGA Tifton Conference... more »
Ed sessions shine at SE Regional Fruit & Veg Conference
Fruit Growers News managing editor Chris Koger is attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, growers are attending sessions,... more »
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