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Coronavirus best management practices for vegetable growers

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19), has impacted Americans and our world partners significantly. While we have gained a basic understanding of this novel coronavirus, we are still in the earliest stages of the outbreak and do... more »

New York state ag department issues update for farm operations

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has released information that confirms the exemption of agricultural operations from coronavirus restrictions. "While New York state’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19)... more »

Ag included in Pennsylvania’s ‘essential businesses’

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on March 18 issued guidance for the agriculture industry on essential businesses and how those businesses can mitigate against COVID-19 while maintaining essential operations to ensure access to food. Governor... more »

University of Vermont shares guidelines for fruit, vegetable operations

The current COVID-19 pandemic is a common concern and many are wondering what they can and should do. The information compiled by here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community. If you... more »

Steps farms can take to fight coronavirus shared by Cornell

The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. The World Health Organization is now calling the outbreak... more »

Rutgers breeders release ‘Scarlet Sunrise’ bicolor grape tomato

The Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station tomato breeding team that developed the 'Rutgers 250' tomato, has created a new and unique bicolor grape tomato, 'Scarlet Sunrise.' Developed by traditional (non-GMO) plant breeding methods, this cultivar... more »

2020 Leadership Class picked by Eastern Produce Council

The Eastern Produce Council has chosen 20 up-and-coming produce professionals for its 2020 Leadership Class, a professional development experience for those with less than 10 years of experience in the industry. The respected program delivers a... more »

Virginia Agritourism Conference explores $2.2B industry

Virginia agritourism is a growing industry that can generate more than $2.2 billion in economic impact. The sixth annual Virginia Agritourism Conference will enable interested agritourism entrepreneurs, economic development staff and local government leaders to... more »

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