Midwest
Wisconsin vegetable grower Edward ‘Ed’ Witte Jr. dies at age 91
Edward "Ed" Raymond Witte Jr., 91, a founder of Witte's Vegetable Farm in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away at his farm on March 31, 2020, just shy of his 92nd birthday. Edward "Ed"... more »
Michigan Department of Agriculture teams with restaurants to sell product
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) have announced a partnership that will enable restaurants to sell food and pantry items, which currently, can be... more »
Product listing outlet available for Ohio sustainable, organic farmers
Recognizing that farmers are trying to reach consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is taking steps to get the word out and is making its online searchable database... more »
Response deadline April 30 for Michigan small fruits and hops survey
The Michigan State Horticultural Society has received a $75,000 grant to use for a small fruit and hops acreage inventory and labor survey. This Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) is funded through the Michigan Department... more »
A fact sheet for growers navigating coronavirus
This is a very difficult time for many people. Farmers and those involved in other aspects of agriculture and food production are experiencing significant challenges. This fact sheet has information that may help those involved... more »
Food & Ag Housing Town Halls in Michigan cancelled due to virus spread
In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has cancelled the Food & Ag Housing Town Halls scheduled for Monday, March 30 in Traverse City at... more »
Deadline for pesticide applicators to renew certification waived in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced March 23 that the deadline for pesticide applicators to renew their certifications has been waived by a proclamation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 22. Iowans who were certified... more »
Logistics, communication, preparedness keys to planning for COVID-19 on your farm
Many farmers are wondering how to respond to the COVID-19 virus. The information in this article is intended to help growers navigate communication, logistics, and planning. We (University of Minnesota Extension) will continue to develop... more »
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