agriculture
Penn State transitioning land webinar available
Growers can learn more about how they can successfully transition land and businesses to the next generation via a Penn State webinar. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started is a virtual on-demand recorded... more »
California FFA leadership conference reflects ag’s promising future
California FFA leadership conference shows ag's promising future The state FFA Leadership Conference saw a record turnout, reflecting a promising future for California agriculture. This year, 7,416 middle and high school students attended the event... more »
FGN Labor Survey results highlight grower challenges
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, labor remains a perennial concern for fruit and vegetable growers. The 2024 FGN labor survey results shed light on the ongoing challenges farmers face and the strategies they consider... more »
Children’s farm safety group warns of gasoline dangers
The National Children's Center For Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is warning farm families about the dangers of handling gasoline. Telling the story of a farm family child that died handling gasoline, the organization... more »
USAID panel participation leads to Guatemalan trip
I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on “Legal Labor Pathways” for U.S. agricultural jobs. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted the panel that took place in early May. Unlike many... more »
Native plants give local pollinators a kick-start to the season
Mother Nature awakens her spring with a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. Farmers are acutely in tune with the change in seasons and approach them with their own levels of intensity. They monitor their... more »
NJSHS conducts summer orchard tour, educational programs in Morris County
The New Jersey State Horticultural Society (NJSHS) is sponsoring the 2024 Summer Orchard Tour and Educational Program from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. June 27 at Wightman Farms, located at 111 Mt. Kimbal Ave., located... more »
Annual California Small Farm Conference released 2025 dates
The 37th annual California Small Farm Conference is scheduled for Feb. 23-27. The 2025 edition of the conference will be offered as a hybrid and bilingual event. It will feature four days of virtual workshops... more »
Ohio Grape Industries Committee launches Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee (OGIC) has introduced the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP), designed to bolster grape production in Ohio. This initiative is aimed at increasing the availability of high-quality, locally-grown grapes to support... more »
GreenStone Farm Credit Services grants scholarships
GreenStone Farm Credit Services has revealed the 2024 recipients of the GreenStone Scholarship Program and the Dave Armstrong Scholarship Program, distributing a total of $60,000 to outstanding students. Since 2010, GreenStone has provided $500,000 in... more »
Current Issue
Ridgefest 2025: Michigan apple growers hit the mark with orchard strategies
Ridgefest: soil, water considerations spur orchard success
Michigan Viticulture Field Day’s air, ground approaches aid vineyard management
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
GLEXPO preview: Bringing innovation and tradition to the Great Lakes EXPO
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Ag Labor Review: A light at the end of the tunnel
see all current issue »
