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Georgia ag commissioner sets Vidalia shipping date

Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner has set the official pack date for this year’s Vidalia onion harvest.


SEC scraps climate change provision

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups that would have mandated tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. This action occurred as the SEC final... more


Lipman promotes new Florida fresh-cut facility

Lipman Family Farms has opened a new fresh-cut operation in Florida. Lipman planned to showcase the facility to produce industry people participating in the Marh 7-9 Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show and conference in Tampa, Florida.


New EPA office focuses on agriculture, rural issues

The EPA is establishing an office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities. The Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is designed to improve "environmental stewardship and economic opportunity for America’s fa... more


UGA Extension agent Shane Curry new Vidalia director

Shane Curry, a University of Georgia Extension county agent, has been named executive director of the Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC).


Avoid tax mistakes when classifying farm employees

See related article: Extension helps bust tax myths In this two-part series, tax professionals partnering with USDA debunk common misconceptions about taxes and USDA programs. This week focuses on farm employees and mistakes for employers to avoi... more


Brighter Bites joins effort to end hunger

A webinar will examine innovative partnerships and new approaches to end hunger and advance healthy communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation webinar is from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern March 6. Shreela Sharma, co-founder o... more


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