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Grant funding available for California Healthy Soils Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Program. The program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases a... more

New promotional opportunity available for agritourism venues

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is looking for orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more to showcase on a new app dedicated to connecting consumers with agritourism venues. The American Farm Trail app, created by the foun... more

Next Gen keynote presentation announced for OGS 2021

Up and coming leaders from three of the nations’ most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the Keynote presentation at the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and Organic Produce Network D... more

Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier vintage tractor auction set

The 2021 Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier vintage tractor auction will be held at the Bend XPO venue on the Mississippi River in East Moline, Illinois, on Nov. 11-13. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] A 1932 Keck-Gonnerman 30-60 N (L... more

Virginia shines at 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Georgia

Virginia’s historical significance in agriculture is widely known, and the state is a major contributor to the industry’s current technological innovations and sustainable practices. This reputation garnered Virginia the designation of “Spotlig... more

Illinois’ Chris Doll’s legacy marked with endowed scholarship

One year after his passing, the Chris Doll Scholarship has been enhanced to an endowment fund through donations, guaranteeing annual scholarship opportunities for the next generation of students pursuing careers in horticulture. “Chris Doll’s ... more

Donations to Washington Apple Education Foundation matched

Donations made to the Washington Apple Education Foundation will be matched this month thanks to the generosity of three tree fruit industry companies. The match is made possible by CMI Orchards, Fine Americas and Orchard-Rite. Matched donations... more