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Growers eye regionally adapted seeds
Growers gathered at a Minnesota farm in early September to share techniques and tips for growing organic seed specially adapted to the Midwest’s climate. Short summers make quick-bearing varieties of vegetables desirable. Moist, moderate weather... more »
City operation balances social distancing, customer access
A two-acre farm is small, but put it in a city and the story changes. Combine that with the right partnering and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and the Trowel &... more »
$250,000 AgSharks Competition goes to ag microbe product startup
3Bar Biologics walked away from Western Growers/S2G Ventures' AgSharks Competition with a $250,000 equity investment offer to take its microbe technology from development to market. The seed funding was awarded by S2G Ventures after 3Bar... more »
Michigan specialty crop growers to get over $4M
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced Nov. 9 that Michigan will receive over $4 million in federal funding to support Michigan specialty crop growers who... more »
Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest salutes 650-pound winner
More than 30 4-H’ers from across Georgia competed in the 2021 Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest, with the winning pumpkin weighing in at 650 pounds. The Pumpkin Growing Contest offers students the opportunity to learn... more »
Western Growers new board chair is Albert Keck
Albert P. Keck II, president of Hadley Date Gardens Inc., will serve as the Western Growers Chairman of the Board of Directors for a one-year term. Keck, a third-generation Californian and farmer, is a lifelong... more »
OGS presentation set for Vic Smith as Grower of the Year
The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers and the Organic Produce Network will honor long-time organic grower Vic Smith as the recipient of the fourth annual Organic Grower Summit’s Grower of the Year. Smith,... more »
Michigan carrot growers to vote on program changes
Michigan carrot growers are scheduled to vote on changes to the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program. The referendum, conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), will take place between Dec. 6... more »
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