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Farmers Market Workshops scheduled in Washington state

In 2018, the Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA) will host two two-day Farmers Market Workshops; one of these events will be in Renton and one in Spokane. This is a new opportunity for WSFMA... more »

Farmers Market Legal Toolkit is a free resource

The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law School, Farmers Market Coalition (FMC), and Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) today launched an online Farmers Market Legal Toolkit, a free resource... more »

Retail debut of EverCrisp earning ‘early fans’

EverCrisp is enjoying a successful commercial debut according to a news release from its developer, the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA). EverCrisp, known to growers as MAIA-1, debuted in limited supply in late 2016 at growers’ farm... more »

Grondine to guide USApple consumer health, media relations

Tracy Grondine joins U.S. Apple Association (USApple) on Jan. 22 as the association’s director of consumer health and media relations. Grondine brings significant experience as a communications leader in... more »

United Fresh to offer legal review of labels

United Fresh Produce Association members will soon have access to legal review of its product labels through a partnership with OFW Law. This new service was started by the United Fresh Finance & Business Management... more »

Produce market mangers, wholesale markets to meet with USDA

The National Association of Produce Market Managers (NAPMM) and United Fresh Produce Association will host a meeting of wholesale market managers, boards of directors, municipal officials and USDA. Attendees will discuss the important role that... more »

Illinois specialty crop conference features Huntley as keynote

The 2018 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference and Trade Show will be Jan. 10-12, 2018, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois. Simon Huntley, former Fruit Growers News farm market... more »

Massachusetts distributor honored for local agriculture support

Sid Wainer & Son, a distributor of specialty produce and food in New England, has been honored for its outstanding dedication and commitment to supporting local Massachusetts agriculture. Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioner John Lebeaux presented the... more »