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Labor contractors’ group offers supervisor development program

The California Farm Labor Contractors Association is hosting several classes focused on its Ag Supervisor Development Program. "We launched this training program for supervisors, mayordomos, and crew leaders late last year, partly through USDA/NIF... more

California vintner honored as first-ever Nuffield International Scholar

The Nuffield International Farming Scholars program, which develop leaders to help shape the future of agriculture, has named vintner Thomas Merwin of Clarksburg (Yolo County) as a scholar for 2022. He is the program’s first-ever scholar from Calif... more

Awards breakfast part of Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference

Nine specialty crop industry professionals were honored on Jan. 8 at the 2022 Annual Awards Breakfast at the 2022 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. “We love recognizing outstanding members of the Southeast produce industry durin... more

Live, in-person event planned for Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is returning this February as a live, in-person event. It features an extensive lineup of horticultural educational sessions, trade show exhibits and great networking opportunities. The event will ... more

WSU bee center filling up, honey extractor moves in

Delicious honey will soon be made at Washington State University’s (WSU) Honey Bee & Pollinator Research, Extension and Education Facility in Othello after a large equipment move. The WSU honey bee program is still moving equipment and m... more

$6.1M in Series A first closing secured by Botanical Solution Inc.

Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI), innovator of sustainable, consistent and cost-effective Advanced Botanical Materials for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, announced Jan. 17 it has successfully closed $6.1 million in a Series A round led by... more

CAWG announces 2022 Awards of Excellence recipients

The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) selected Bogle Vineyards as the 2022 Grower of the Year and Anita Oberholster as the 2022 Leader the Year. The recipients will be honored at an awards reception on Jan. 25 during the 2022 Unif... more