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New Jersey farm honored

Now in its 100th year, Von Thun Farms provides produce to the region's needy. » Read more

Immigration reform

Agriculture, labor and congressional interests reach agreement on comprehensive labor reform proposals. » Read more

Produce market debuts

A new urban market in Grand Rapids, Mich., debuted with a massive outdoor seasonal produce space, with an adjoining three-story indoor facility to open in July. » Read more

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In the News

May 15, 2013 Michigan asparagus takes hit from May frost
May 15, 2013 Senate ag committee passes farm bill
May 08, 2013 Michigan asparagus growers support marketing effort
May 06, 2013 Workers claim racial bias in farms’ hiring of immigrants

Food banks a destination for unsold fruit and vegetables

April 30, 2013
To John Hamilton, donating the excess produce he grows every year to feed the hungry is a “good deal.” Hamilton is among dozens of Springfield, Ill., area farmers who participate in “Plant a Row for the Hungry.” Read More
Cantaloupe groups gain traction on safety concerns

April 30, 2013
Still smarting from a deadly listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes in 2011, followed the next year by a salmonella outbreak tied to unsanitary conditions at a farm in Indiana, the cantaloupe industry has been trying to regain lost ground. Read More
Farm signs must meet zoning requirements

April 30, 2013
Signage can be an important part of any successful farm market, but you need to make sure your sign doesn’t violate local zoning laws – which can be confusing. Read More

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