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California budget boosts wildfire funding; labor bills pass
As another wildfire season rages in California, state lawmakers are seeking to ramp up mitigation efforts and help people working outside protect themselves from smoke. Among bills passed before the Legislature adjourned is Assembly Bill 73, autho... more
New class of FFVA’s emerging leaders announced
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept. 21 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the crea... more
National Agri-Marketing Association names 2021 awards of excellence winners
The National Agri-Marketing Association announce three marketing and agricultural leaders as winners of the 2021 Professional Development Awards of Excellence. The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Professional Development Awards of Excel... more
SweeTango launches ‘big return’ with strong fall crop
The SweeTango apple harvest is in full swing, and growers with Next Big Thing, A Growers’ Cooperative are encouraging food retailers to stock up now so they are ready to ride the club variety’s perennial fall category-busting sales wave. “Swee... more
Western Growers to honor Carol Chandler at the 2021 Annual Meeting
Western Growers will honor agriculture advocate, educator, philanthropist and trailblazer Carol Chandler with the 2021 Award of Honor. The Award of Honor is Western Growers’ highest recognition of achievement and is given to individuals who have co... more
Diversity in assistance programs for Virginia producers enhanced
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University (VSU) announced a partnership Sept. 16 to increase awareness, inclusivity, and divers... more
Small Farm Innovation Challenge offered Community Alliance with Family Farmers
Farmers need right-sized technology. Tools and technology can help farmers improve efficiency, save labor and connect with their customers. But many of the innovations in agriculture today are built for large-scale production, out of reach for most ... more