Northeast

Ray Samulis, former Burlington County, New Jersey, agricultural agent remembered

Raymond J. “Ray” Samulis, 69, of Roebling, New Jersey, died Feb. 24. He served as agriculture and natural resource agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County and retired in late 2017 after 41 years... more »

Mel Henninger Honored for Distinguished Service at 2021 NJ Virtual Ag Convention

Long-time Rutgers professor and Extension agent Mel Henninger was recognized with a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Citation by the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the virtual New Jersey State Agricultural Convention recently. “Mel... more »

Delaware growers who pass food safety audits eligible for cost-share

Delaware fruit and vegetable growers who receive a passing score on their third-party food safety audits and agricultural water tests are eligible to receive cost-share to help cover the expense through the Delaware Department of Agriculture.... more »

Schriver gets Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association Young Grower Award

The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association has awarded its 2021 Young Grower Award to Wyatt Schriver. The Young Grower Award is given to recognize PVGA members who are 35 years old or younger, who have been... more »

Demchak gets Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association Life Membership

The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association has presented a Life membership to Kathleen Demchak. Life Membership is an honor given by the board of directors to persons who have a longstanding record of service and dedication... more »

LeadNY opens applications for leaders in food, agricultural sectors

New York’s leadership development program is now accepting applications for its next class of leaders in the food, agriculture and natural resources sectors of the Northeast. LeadNY, a pioneering training program for mid-career professionals, provides... more »

Tanimura & Antle acquires Boston-based Green City Growers

Employee owned grower-shipper, Tanimura & Antle announced March 9 the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts, based Green City Growers. According to a news release, the merger of the two companies is based on a common commitment... more »

New Jersey activates On-farm Produce Safety website

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced March 4 the Department’s new Produce Safety website is now active. The site provides information and frequently asked questions concerning the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),... more »