Category: Marketing
Group advocates for specialty crops in Farm Bill
Amid ongoing farm bill discussions on Capitol Hill, the co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) gathered in Washington, D.C., to advocate for America’s $64.7 billion specialty crop industry.
USDA report: Fewer farms, but young farmers on the rise
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results, which span more than six million data points about U.S. farmers and their operations are now available from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Ag Secretary Vilsack, sustainable coalition highlight loss of farms
The 2022 Census of Agriculture, recently released, underscores the need for federal policies that support small and medium farms.
Farm Market and Agritourism: Effective pricing methods
Setting the right prices for your produce at farmers markets is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you want to attract customers with competitive prices, and on the other, you need to ensure profitability for your business.
Ciderhuset savors tradition in Norway’s fjords
Norwegian orchardists Åge Eitungjerde and Eli-Grete Høyvik have cultivated a rich legacy in cider and juice production that unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sognefjord on Norway’s western coast.
Brighter Bites named strategic MyPlate.gov partner
Brighter Bites, MyPlate.gov, USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, charitable, food donation, nutrition, hunger relief,
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeking public nominees
Cherry Industry Administrative Board, CIAB, tart cherries, cherries, marketing, promotion, ag research,
EU board nixes Pink Lady licensed varieties’ validity
Cripps Pink, Pink Lady, Cripps Red, apple varieties, plant variety rights, European Board of Appeal of the Community Plant Variety Office,
Kelley Chase crowned Michigan Apple Queen
Kelley Chase is the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen. Chase, a Michigan State University (MSU) student, was crowned Dec. 5 during the Michigan Apple Committee’s 20th Annual Growers Luncheon at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hill Brothers Orchards lands first in Michigan Cider Contest
The 25th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest, Hill Brothers Orchards Grand Rapids, has earned the recognition six times.
FirstFruits’ Opal apple charity supports youth
FirstFruits Farms, Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference Grant Program, food security, nutrition, food politics, charity, leadership
American Farm Bureau sets policy agenda at convention
California Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, policies, labor, crop insurance artificial intelligence,
Keystone State honors growers, Extension agents
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania,
USDA invests in strengthening specialty crops sector
USDA Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative, Assisting Specialty Crop Exports, specialty crops, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, MRLs,
Deadline approaching for blueberry convention registration
Blueberry Convention, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, North American Blueberry Council, blueberries,
Rice Fruit’s Lemonade apples offer splash of yellow
Rice Fruit Co., Gardeners, Pennsylvania, is kicking off Lemonade apple packing this season with increased volume due to recent plantings coming into production.
Industry leaders discuss Brighter Bites’ importance
Brighter Bites nutrition charitable consumption food donation
California Ag Leadership Program class seeks applications
California Agricultural Leadership Program
IFPA names vice president of sustainability
Tamara Muruetagoiena is the International Fresh Produce Association’s first ever vice president of sustainability.