Category: Northeast
Urban ag farm to be built at Pittsburgh training center
Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center has received a grant to build an urban farm and market. Read how the facilities will help the community.
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention included a tour. Read about the tour’s visits to Pennsylvania farms and farm markets.
Stevenson’s Strawberries thrives as one of Maine’s top pick-your-own strawberry farms
Learn how Stevenson’s Strawberries grew into one of Maine’s top pick-your-own strawberry farms, thriving on resilience and customer loyalty.
Port strike not expected to bring immediate shortages
The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn’t expected to bring immediate supply problems. That’s the view of the USDA.
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year’s East Coast organic vegetable deal.
PVGA issues urgent pest warning for Pennsylvania growers
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) has issued an urgent pest warning for Pennsylvania growers.
Cucurbit downy mildew detected in New England
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) has been spotted in New England.
New Jersey Farmers Market Week highlights peak vegetable season
New Jersey Farmers Market Week highlights peak vegetable season during the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week, running Aug. 4-10, 2024.
Joel Viereck joins New Jersey State Board of Agriculture
Gloucester County farm operator Joel Viereck was sworn into the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the board’s monthly meeting.
USDA awards UNH climate resilient ag funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the University of New Hampshire (UNH) $10 million for climate resilient agriculture studies.
Boyce Thompson Institute to celebrate 100th year
A Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium.
Penn State Extension offers webinar to assist stressed farmers
Penn State Extension will host a webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m on Aug. 6, 2024, which is designed to help attendees recognize signs of stress and provide effective support to farmers.
Idaho Potato Commission adds regional promotion director
Matt Zapczynski is the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new retail promotion director for the Northeast/Midwest.
AgroFresh acquires Pace International
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has acquired Pace International LLC, including its domestic and overseas operations (Pace).
Pennsylvania grower group says ‘farewell’ to leader
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention and the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) recognized industry leaders, including recently retired Bill Troxell, at its Jan. 30 annual awards banquet.
New Hampshire greenhouse operator prepares for May opening
North Country Growers, hydroponic, greenhouse, protected agriculture, lettuce, leafy greens,
Sales, sustainability roles named at Vive Crop Protection
Vive Crop Protection has named a new Eastern U.S. sales manager, director of sustainability and stakeholder relations, and vice president of finance.
New Jersey farmer earns national honor
New Jersey’s 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer, vegetable grower Byron DuBois, is one of four national winners of the 2024 National Outstanding Young Farmers Award.
Vegetable grower named 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer
Byron DuBois, a Salem County, New Jersey, vegetable and grain grower, is New Jersey’s 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer.
Conservation district grants focus on community
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the 2024 recipients of the Friends of NACD District Grants Program during NACD’s Annual Meeting in San Diego.