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EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables. The Farmworker of the Year Award is open to... more »
Home gardening time reported
Americans are spending less time gardening, according to a survey. Changes in gardening time are apparent in the 2025 Axiom Gardening Outlook Survey. While 52% of respondents spent the same amount of time gardening in... more »
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was GFVGA’s executive director since the association was organized in 1996. Though... more »
NAFDMA to host webinar on improving farm market sales
NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales. “Understanding key factors limiting farm store retail success” is scheduled for Jan. 29 at 1:00 p.m.... more »
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit. The event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The all-day event, in-person and virtual, is the day before the official start... more »
USApple announces 2025 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in the 2025 class. The 2025... more »
Report: Organic produce sales returns to 2021 volume
The organic market's upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2024, with moderately slower growth compared with Q2 performance, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network. Organic produce sales grew for the... more »
WineVit 2025 early registration ending
Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19. The WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Three Rivers Convention Center... more »
Individuals appointed to USDA organic standards board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed five industry members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is made up of 15 members from the organic sector. The new members announced will... more »
Contested filing requirement reinstated with Jan. 13 deadline
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth... more »
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