Category: education
American Agri-Women seeking influence leadership participants
American Agri-Women (AAW), a national coalition of women in agriculture, is accepting applications for its next cohort of its Road to Influence program.
Editor’s letter: Working for postharvest solutions
Welcome to the September Fruit Growers News, the postharvest issue that examines steps taken by growers after the harvest.
2,500 growers and tech leaders to meet at FIRA USA ag robotics show
The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall.
Fresh Views: Alstede Farms leverages social media platforms, emails to assist with its success
Alstede Farms grows more than 800 acres of fruits and vegetables. Read about its social media strategy.
Oxbo partners with Fresno State on harvesting equipment
Specialty crop harvesting equipment manufacturer Oxbo is introducing nut harvesting machinery.
MSU hosts global food safety experts
At Michigan State University’s recent (MSU) Global Food Safety Symposium, global authorities in food safety innovation, research and policy discussed issues and topics related to food safety and food security.
Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night to provide growers with insights into advanced production techniques.
USDA overhauls Farm Loan Programs for greater financial flexibility
Fresh produce growers are set to benefit from new changes to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Programs.
Unconventional Fruit Working Group hosts virtual meeting on nutrition management
The Unconventional Fruit Working Group is hosting a free virtual meetup to discuss nutrition management on Aug. 28, 2024.
Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit
The Michigan Apple Committee recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit.
UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education
The University of Florida, Extension, located in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering food safety trainings for 2024.
IFPA unveils speakers for 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has unveiled its lineup of keynote speakers for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show.
Central State University launches climate-smart commodities program
Central State University seeks 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program.
WSU-USDA set to host Tree Fruit Research Field Day Set
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, USDA-ARS Wenatchee will host Tree Fruit Research Field Day.
UF drone camp steers 4-H teens toward future careers
Florida high school students are learning how to master drone use in agriculture and other industries.
Syngenta adds communications manager to crop protection, communications team
Syngenta has appointed Susan Luke as its senior communications manager for Syngenta U.S. Crop Protection and Corporate Communications.
Penn State Extension to host Communicating With Farmers Under Stress webinar
Penn State Extension will host a webinar, “Communicating With Farmers Under Stress,” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2024.
Cost of 4th of July cookout reaches record high
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey.