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California Certified Farmers’ Market group seeks members

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has 15 vacancies on the California Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee (CFMAC). The CFMAC advises the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture on issues... more »

Virginia is setting for National Direct Ag Marketing Summit

United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit, Farmers Market Coalition, Food Distribution Research Society and National Value Added Conference will collaborate to offer the 2018 Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit. The 2018 National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit,... more »

China trade missions pursued by new Michigan ag director

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gordon Wenk will continue the department’s work with Michigan businesses when he leads the next trade mission to Beijing and Guangzhou, China, September 17-21. This mission will... more »

Once-banned Michigan grower plans return to farmers’ market

Once banned for a controversial business decision, a Michigan farmer is expected to return this summer to the East Lansing Farmer's Market for his first full season in two years. Steve Tennes, owner of The... more »

NAFDMA transitions to hired staff, positions for future growth

Alexandria, Virginia-based North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) has selected Corey Connors as its new executive director. This appointment comes after Charlie Touchette, who provided NAFDMA with association management services for nearly 20 years, formally... more »

Eliasan Consulting offers International trade, development services

Seattle, Washington-based Eliasan Consulting is offering of global consulting services for organizations and businesses in the agricultural, food, and beverage sectors. The international trade and development consulting company, whose specialties include international marketing, business matchmaking,... more »

Stark Bro’s restores Walt Disney’s favorite apple trees to orchard

"Where Dreams Come True" is a famous slogan usually associated with Disneyland and Disneyworld, but on Friday, some Disney magic held court in the small town of Marceline, Missouri, where Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. replaced 11... more »

New Discover Michigan Farm Fun directory available

The Michigan Agritourism Association released Discover Michigan Farm Fun, its 2018 directory featuring the farms and other agricultural destinations that welcome visitors. This is the 11th annual edition of the popular directory, which includes farm markets,... more »

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