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Funded interns for Colorado growing season available for businesses
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting business applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP), which provides funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2022 growing season. “Support... more
Soil health practices pursued by Colorado producers, conservation districts
To advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is announced Dec. 2 it has secured more than $3.4M in additional grant funding to support the voluntary Saving Tom... more
Registration set for California Small Farm Conference
The California Small Farm Conference is returning for a 34th year. Participants will dig into over 50 virtual workshops, forums and videos designed for farmers, ranchers and the local food system advocates who support them. This year, event org... more
Global Carbon Farming Program launched by BASF Agricultural Solutions
With agriculture being responsible for about 20% of global CO2 emissions, carbon-efficient agricultural practices can significantly contribute to combat climate change. BASF will establish a program that allows farmers to track and profit from prac... more
Free consulting, GAP audit reimbursement set for Washington small specialty crop farms
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is now accepting applications for a new bilingual program offered to help small, specialty crop farms forced to adjust in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to a WSDA Specialty C... more
FSMA changes seek to enhance safety of ag water used on produce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule Dec. 2 that aims to enhance the safety of produce. It proposes to require farms to conduct comprehensive assessments that would help them identify and mitigate hazards in water used to grow... more
Early scouting for spider mites pays off
Spider mites may may seem insignifigant but they can cause extensive damage and reduce yields if not caught early in the season. The two-spotted spider mite are very tiny (0.4 mm) and usually light yellow with a distinct spot on either side of the... more