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Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings
Are there grants for farmers? Yes! Read on to see several directories of the grant programs that farmers can apply for. Each listing has links for numerous grants as well as details on how and... more »
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night on Aug. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event, to be held at 1864 Shyville Road, aims to provide both novice and... more »
Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU
Cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening, with nighttime lows dipping into the 50s and 60s. While Tuesday morning brought rain and potential thunderstorms, the rest of the week... more »
Unconventional Fruit Working Group hosts virtual meeting on nutrition management
The Unconventional Fruit Working Group is hosting a free virtual meetup on Aug. 28, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This session, organized by Michigan State University, focuses on “nutrition management” for fruit farmers... more »
UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering remote and in-person food safety trainings. Below is a listing of educational opportunities that UF IFAS has scheduled. In-person Produce Safety Alliance grower... more »
WSU-USDA set to host Tree Fruit Research Field Day Set
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center and USDA-ARS Wenatchee will host a Tree Fruit Research Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to... more »
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and... more »
WSU, AgWeatherNet to host precision ag open house
Growers can learn the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements in an upcoming open house. The Washington State University (WSU) Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS) and AgWeatherNet (AWN) are planning to... more »
Penn State Extension to host Communicating With Farmers Under Stress webinar
Penn State Extension will host a webinar, "Communicating With Farmers Under Stress," from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2024, which is aimed at helping participants recognize signs of stress and provide assistance... more »
UNH Extension hosts climate resilience workshops for farmers
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Extension, in partnership with the New Hampshire Vegetable and Berry Growers Association (NHVGBA), is offering a series of workshops to help farmers adapt to the increasing challenges posed by... more »
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