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Food safety support expanded by International Fresh Produce Association

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced Jan. 11 the addition of Gretchen Wall as director, food safety and quality, as well as the promotion of Emily Griep to vice president, regulatory compliance and global food safety standards... more

Underserved, small-scale producers get risk management help

The USDA is investing up to $2 million in cooperative agreements this year for risk management education and training programs that support historically underserved producers, small-scale farmers, and conservation practices. USDA’s Risk Manageme... more

SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference has ‘pleasing’ attendance

After a virtual conference in 2021, the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference was excited to be back in Savannah this year, Jan. 6-9, for the 20th anniversary of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable show. “We are pleased wit... more

OSU’s NWREC to be led by Dara who’s leaving University of California

Surendra K. Dara, University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor-Entomology & Biologicals, announced in a Jan. 7 email that he is leaving his position Jan. 17 to join Oregon State University (OSU) as the director of North Willamette Rese... more

Industry veteran Terry Kippley named president of CPDA

The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) announced that Terry Kippley has been named president of CPDA, effective Jan. 4. Kippley succeeds Gary Halvorson, who has served as president of the organization since 2018. [cap... more

Feb. 15 ceremony will honor five Florida ag hall of fame inductees

Tickets are now on sale for the 43rd annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet, which will honor five inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Feb. 15, w... more

Industry leaders to be feted by Texas International Produce Association

Leaders of the Texas produce industry will be honored Jan. 24 at the Texas International Produce Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet. The Texas Produce Hall of Fame was established in 1988, and has since presented 150 living and posthumous awards... more