COVID-19
United Fresh Produce Association launches United Fresh LIVE!
Instead of canceling its annual trade show and convention, like so many associations have done recently, the United Fresh Produce Association got creative. United Fresh LIVE! is a new free virtual event that will connect... more »
Interim guidelines released for operation of farmers’ markets in New York state
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on March 31 released the following Interim Guidelines for the Operation of Farmers' Markets. This guidance is provided for farmers’ market operators and vendors in response... more »
USDA extends audit certifications scheduled to expire on or before May 31, by 60 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is committed to delivering the timely services needed to support the movement of America’s food supply and will continue to take steps to meet challenges... more »
Wish Farms supplies local food banks amid coronavirus crisis
International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is aiding local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The... more »
North Carolina strawberry growers adapt operations to COVID-19 restrictions
North Carolina’s strawberry season kicked off around the same time the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the state. Now, local strawberry growers, who rely heavily on pick-your-own operations, are adapting to find new... more »
Farm Bureau continues tradition of giving back to hungry Americans
The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau donated 26.3 million pounds of food and raised more than $494,000 to assist hungry Americans in 2019 as part of the organization’s “Harvest for All” program. Combined,... more »
Agriculture groups seeking coronavirus help from USDA
A coalition of agriculture groups is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “take swift action” to help stabilize markets affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) stimulus... more »
Michigan restaurants team up with agriculture to sell food
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) have announced a partnership that will enable restaurants to sell food and pantry items, which currently, can be... more »
Virginia MarketMaker helps producers face market losses due to COVID-19
With school closures and other food and beverage businesses being ordered to stop normal operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, farmers and other agricultural producers along the supply chain are now faced with a lack of... more »
Free online listings for Ohio sustainable farm, food businesses during COVID-19
Recognizing that farmers are trying to reach consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is taking steps to get the word out and is making its online searchable database... more »
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