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Ohio plans New and Small Farm Conference

Ohio State Extension announced plans to host a Small Farm Conference in Mansfield on March 12. The theme for this year’s Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference is “Sowing Seeds for Success.” Conference sessions topics are geared to new and small far... more

2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference goes virtual amid virus concerns

The 2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference – Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community – has made the decision to pivot to a virtual platform amid the state’s high numbers of COVID -19 cases. “A... more

Strawberry wholesale distribution agreement signed by Affinor Growers

Affinor Growers Inc. announced Feb. 15 that it has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Berrymobile Fruit Distribution Inc. for the distribution of Affinor’s strawberries. Berrymobile is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based-distribution company tha... more

New models to its Standard L Series compact tractor line set by Kubota

Kubota Tractor Corp. announced Feb. 15 two new models to its legacy Standard L Series compact tractor line with the addition of the L3302 and the L3902. Kubota’s L Series was the first tractor that enabled Kubota to put down roots in the U.S. ov... more

Biobest, Plant Products announce new partnership

Plant Products, a distributor in plant protection, plant nutrition, seeds, and other innovative growing aids in the North American specialty horticulture and turf markets, and Biobest Group NV, a player in biological control and pollination, jointly ... more

Membership, advocacy bases for produce, floral grows for new IFPA

International Fresh Produce Association officially opened its doors on Jan. 1, 2022 and the association is quickly making its new name known throughout the industry and within influential circles involved in policy making and consumer media. “It... more

Ag labor group meets with Mexican Embassy to discuss vaccinations

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) recently met with officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C., to discuss vaccination issues impacting agricultural workers traveling to the United States. The U.S. Department of Homel... more