MARCH: Crafting a strong value proposition for retail farm markets
One of the benefits of my work with Extension is that I get to visit a lot of markets. Every market is unique, and each one, either consciously or unconsciously, reflects its values and the reason eac... more »Senate confirms Rollins as new USDA leader
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brooke Rollins, a Texas lawyer who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administration, as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins is a con... more »Farm Market Pricing Survey wants operator input
Great American Media Services, which publishes Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, is seeking farm market operator input. Properly pricing farm market produce and goods can be tricky. In... more »Farm Bureau encouraged by Mexico tariff delay
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has commented on President Trump's decision to delay imposition of tariffs on Mexican products. On Feb. 4, AFBF president Zippy Duvall commented on the 30... more »Organic Produce Summit registration opens
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS). The OPS returns to Monterey, California, on July 9-10. “Plan to join us in beautiful Monterey this summer to experienc... more »American Farm Bureau sets new year’s policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics at the San Antonio,... more »Latest News
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