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The 2024 Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour explores innovative farm markets in Michigan

Mark your calendars for the annual Farm Market Bus Tour 2024, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9. This immersive, full-day event is designed to provide farm marketers and agritourism owners and managers with valuable insights and networking opportunities. ... more

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. Viereck, representing the vegetable industry, brings extensive experience from his roles with the Vegetable... more

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.

UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods

The UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods, which is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods.

Central State University offers $25K annual incentives in USDA Climate-Smart Program

Central State University is seeking 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan to join its USDA-funded Climate-Smart Commodities Program.

Florida drone camp inspires 4-H teens into agtech careers

A recent drone camp helped Florida high school students learn how to master drone use in agriculture and other industries.

SweetWater Technologies launches first drone franchise partners

SweetWater Technologies has launched its first group of independently-owned and operated franchises. This move aims to enhance agronomic practices through drone technology. The new franchise partners are Bill Pirkl in Byron, Minnesota; Nathan Janz... more