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OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2021 report

Organic Produce Network has released its second annual State of Organic Produce report, which provides a comprehensive overview of how the industry performed last year, including data and analysis of retail sales of organic fresh produce. The ne... more

UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center to be led by Daroub

Samira Daroub, an internationally acclaimed soil and water scientist and professor, has been named director of the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Everglades Research & Education Center (EREC). The app... more

Proposed changes to ag water rule topic of MDARD, NASDA webinar

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will host a North Central Region webinar to discuss the recently released U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... more

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