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Cornell conference focuses on agritourism
Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University are offering a hands-on workshop to prepare farms in New York, both beginning and experienced, to enter new... more »
Coalition addresses impact of NAFTA on produce sector
Several U.S. and Canadian fruit and vegetable companies — including Driscoll’s, Taylor Farms, Mission Produce and Wonderful Citrus introduced on Aug. 31 the Produce Coalition for NAFTA, which supports efforts to protect and modernize NAFTA... more »
Michigan farmers’ markets to benefit from state action
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and farmers' markets across Michigan that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as the SNAP Bridge Card will have access to added resources in 2018. MIFMA... more »
Texas farmers’ market regulations outlined
While the popularity of farmers' markets has grown, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about what certain terms mean and what is allowed to be sold there, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service... more »
Michigan apple group negotiates processing prices
The Michigan Processing Apple Growers Marketing Committee has negotiated the following minimum processing apple prices (for apples 2.5 inches and above) with some processors for the 2017 crop: Ida Red: $14.50/cwt. JonaGold & Crispin: $14.00/cwt.... more »
Perdue signs National Farmers Market Week proclamation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has proclaimed Aug. 6-13 to be National Farmers Market Week. This is the 18th year USDA has supported local producers by encouraging families to meet, and buy from, the... more »
Florida farmers receive help understanding local market
When it comes to defining local food, things are hardly black and white. Instead, consumers perceive degrees of localness rather than firm local and non-local divisions, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences... more »
Hard cider apples in 12 states: Industry survey findings
A growing hard apple cider industry in the U.S. has the potential to contribute to local, sustainable food systems. In order to better understand this resurgent industry, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural... more »
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