Marketing

PMA Foundation announces new logo, name

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Foundation for Industry Talent is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year by refreshing itself for the next 10 years, including a new name, logo and an even stronger commitment to the industry’s... more »

Indiana Grown program launched for military veteran farmers

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Indiana Grown initiative announced the Indiana Grown Homegrown By Heroes program, which gives Hoosiers a new, tangible way to support local veterans with an agriculture business. Governor Mike Pence... more »

Making the most of on-farm research data

In a recent article I described some important aspects of designing field experiments to avoid biasing the data. The take home lesson was that treatments should be replicated and randomized. In this article I will... more »

H-E-B President Craig Boyen to deliver United Fresh Keynote

Craig Boyan, president and chief operating officer for H-E-B will deliver the keynote address on June 21 at the United Fresh 2016 Opening Breakfast General Session at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. H-E-B, headquartered in San Antonio,... more »

PMA Fresh Connections: Retail to address shopper experience

Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Connections: Retail will connect retailers and suppliers through retail-based education sessions, networking opportunities, and an optional tour of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market. The event will be hosted in Philadelphia April... more »

Michigan Farmers Market Conference to offer SNAP training, sign-up

The Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) is hosting the Michigan Farmers Market Conference on March 8 and 9, on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The 2016 conference will feature the... more »

Small Farm Conference focuses on alternative income opportunities

The Northeast Small Farm Conference and Trade Show, presented by Ohio State University (OSU) Extension, is set for April 2. The conference and trade show are designed to help make landowners and small farm operations... more »

Specialty Crop Grant opportunities available for Michigan businesses

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced new opportunities for Michigan businesses through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the USDA Ag Marketing Services. The grant funding is contingent on the... more »