Sustainability
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. This year, the Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts to reduce duplication in the number of industry... more »
Organic farming foundation looks to future
In an effort to encourage the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan. OFRF’s 2024-2029 strategic plan sets the course for the... more »
Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Despite a changing climate, improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency. Several years of improved soil health practices can strikingly change land so much that a grower can walk into a field after a... more »
Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture
When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions? Do you know how to talk about what Farm Bureau is and what it represents? Do... more »
Fresh produce to be highlighted by James Beard winner chef
A greenhouse and hydroponic producer is partnering with a chef to promote fresh produce. James Beard Award-winning chef JJ Johnson will collaborate with controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden as culinary advisor to further develop... more »
Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan
Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role. In early December, MSU released a newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan for Extension, the community outreach arm of the university. Guided by extensive input... more »
Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology
Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation. Expected to be operational by December, the indoor/TCEA facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s innovative growing... more »
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching. The Feb. 5-6 event is scheduled to be at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan... more »
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