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Michigan producers of onions to vote on program continuation
Michigan’s onion producers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Onion Promotion and Development Program in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development beginning Monday, July... more »
Colorado group touts produce calendar in stores
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) is encouraging the public to look for CFVGA's colorful produce calendar when shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market, City Markets and King Soopers stores. Produced by CFVGA in... more »
Produce Innovation Award winners named
Five Produce Innovation Award winners were recognized June 15 at United Fresh 2017. This year’s honorees were selected by show attendees from a total of 46 contestants across five categories: Best New Food Safety Solution,... more »
SmartFood Expo to be co-located with United Fresh Show in 2018
During today’s opening general session of the United FreshMKT, United FreshTEC, International Floriculture Expo and Global Cold Chain Expo, show organizers announced a fifth new expo will be co-located with the partners in June 2018.... more »
Host a better farm field day with toolkit full of suggestions
You’ve done some interesting work: You had a great idea, tried it on your farm and got surprising results. Now, you want to share those results with other farmers and ranchers. The only problem is,... more »
Is agritourism right for your farm?
Agritourism ventures are very popular with locals and tourists alike. Tourists are looking for unique local experiences where they can see and do an activity. Michigan Agritourism defines agritourism as the places where agriculture and... more »
Study looks at factors tied to CSA membership
If you’re a high earner and have a graduate degree, chances are you’d rather eat out than buy your food through a community supported agriculture (CSA) program, according to a national survey co-authored by a... more »
UF/IFAS to host Regional Agri-Tourism Conference
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension is hosting the 2017 Regional Agri-Tourism Conference on June 15 and 16. From 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 15, participants will visit... more »
