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USDA provides organic market development grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is providing organic market development grants. AMS has awarded an additional $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program. The... more »
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News' (VGN) food safety issue. With harvest over or ending for many growers, VGN examines steps growers are taking to ensure the safety of the crops they plant, grow and harvest.... more »
Sweet corn movement declines
U.S. sweet corn movement is down from last fall. On Sept. 17, the USDA’s Specialty Crops Market News Federal and State Market News Service reported seasonal sweet corn movement was 4.5 million 42-pound packages, down... more »
U.S. land prices stable with regional shifts’ opportunities, risks
Despite land values reported as stable nationally, regional shifts are creating new opportunities and risks while nationally. A new report reveals national stability in the price of land but at the same time, the market... more »
Managing increased customer traffic at your farm market
On a recent sunny morning, I visited a well-established farm market to talk with the manager. The parking lot was nearly full and inside the market, there were three registers in operation, and they still... more »
Organic Month celebrated
September is being promoted by the organic industry as Organic Month. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is showcasing organic operations and products in its celebration of Organic Month. In its encompassing month-long campaign, OTA will... more »
Young Farmers react to USDA discrimination financial payments
National Young Farmers Coalition, a group that represents young farmers, is reacting to USDA discrimination financial payments. In July 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened the claims process for the Discrimination Financial... more »
Ladies to take center stage at IFPA Global Produce show
Female leadership will be a big focus at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. The show, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta, will attempt to dismantle myths about female... more »
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