Category: education
NC State plans commercial tree fruit meeting
NC State Extension will lead an in-orchard discussion and demonstration for commercial apple growers. Learn more about the March 6 event.
NCAE webinar to prepare ag industry for ICE raids
NCAE is hosting a webinar to help the ag community prepare for potential ICE raids. Learn more about the webinar and register today.
NAFDMA to host webinar on improving farm market sales
NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales.
Apple orchard innovation showcased at Michigan’s Ridgefest
Apple orchard innovation was on display at Michigan’s Ridgefest. Learn more about new techniques, varieties and strategies for the future.
Michigan Apple scholarship recipients awarded
The Michigan apple industry has named its first scholarship winners.
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching.
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.
Produce Distributors Association’s annual meeting set during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS).
Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference
An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South.
Organic Grower Summit to tackle improving soil health
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change.
Tour stops revealed for Farm Market Bus Tour 2024
The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets.
Clemson program works to ease organic transition for Palmetto State growers
Juan McAllister, a personal chef from Georgia, owns his grandfather’s farm in Effingham, South Carolina. He wants to grow healthy, organic food.
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections.
Acres joins FCCS Passkey Program, offering its advanced land intelligence platform
Acres has joined the Farm Credit Council Services’ Passkey Program, offering its advanced land intelligence platform to Farm Credit clients.
National Garden Bureau publishes annual report
An organization that conducts plant trials has released its annual report.
December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo
The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Georgia Department of Agriculture schedules food safety training
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is scheduling food safety training.
Latino winegrape education offered
The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) is working to help Latino vineyard workers receive education.
Michigan ends apple queen program
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is ending its apple queen program and replacing it with a scholarship system for men as well as women who are strongly connected to the Wolverine State’s apple industry.
Penn State offers new online food safety training course geared towards apple packinghouses
Penn State Extension has launched a new online course focused on food safety for apple packinghouses.