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Penn State offers online course on orchard cultivars, rootstocks, systems
Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, Orchard Management: Cultivars, Rootstocks and Training Systems, for beginning commercial tree fruit growers. This self-paced course is recommended for new producers, orchard managers and young ... more
Michigan apples meet runners at the finish line
Marathon runners will receive Michigan apples at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the third year. The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is a sponsor of the marathon, which takes place on Sunday, October 13. “One of MAC’s ... more
University of Florida experts help farmers cope with mental stress
When some people think of a farmer, they conjure an image of a stoic, tough-as-nails figure – one who can cope with any hardship. But that’s not always the case, particularly when cold, heat, drought, disease or a natural disaster strikes their c... more
Gov. Whitmer proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. As a part of the month-long celebration and to recognize the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities, Michigan Department of Agricu... more
Rural firefighters promote farm safety through national program
Firefighters and farmers, two groups of professionals who often work in hazardous environments, are teaming up in a program aimed at improving agricultural safety and health nationwide. The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agricultural Safety and Hea... more
A&L Canada Laboratories hires strategy & business development manager for precision ag
London, Ontario’s A&L Canada Laboratories recently hired Brandon Yott as a strategy and business development manager of precision agriculture technologies. [caption id="attachment_22825" align="alignright" width="228"] Brandon Yott Photo: A&... more
California Giant Foundation gears up for annual Tour de Fresh ride
The sixth annual Tour de Fresh ride, presented by the California Giant Foundation, is set to commence in a matter of days and there is still an opportunity to support the cause ahead of PMA Fresh Summit. Each year, nearly 50 riders embark on a four... more
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