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USDA, USTR name new agricultural trade advisors
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced Jan. 14 the appointment of 67 members to serve on... READ MORE »
Indiana Small Farm Conference to go virtual with live and on-demand content
The Indiana Small Farm Conference – Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community – is moving... READ MORE »
More direct assistance to farmers impacted by COVID-19 set by USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Sept. 18 up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to fac... READ MORE »
Viva Fresh Expo plans second annual Clean Eating Challenge!
Many in the produce industry kept up with participants from this year’s Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge as they lost more than 160 pounds collecti... READ MORE »
UNH kiwiberry team boosts production with first plant verification effort
One of the main barriers to commercial kiwiberry production for regional growers is knowing which varieties available from c... READ MORE »
USDA outlines aid to farmers through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced May 19 details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 bi... READ MORE »
Q&A lists FDA responses to coronavirus regarding food safety, workers
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the following resources available to industry members and consumers on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-... READ MORE »
Minimizing risks at farmers’ markets, on-farm markets, U-pick, produce auctions
Each day brings new information and concern about COVID-19 and its impact on our lives. If the threat of this rapidly spreading viral dise... READ MORE »
Longtime New York apple grower George Lamont dies at age 83
Word has been received of the death of George Fredrick Lamont, age 83, of Saranac Lake, New Hork, who died on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Adirondack Med... READ MORE »
Is agritourism right for your farm market?
Recently a few colleagues and I just led a two-day bus tour for retail farm market owners and managers visiting seven markets in Virginia. Most of the... READ MORE »
