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On-farm compost research site set for farmers and ranchers
The Federal-State On-Farm Compost Work Group is pleased to announce the launch of an On-Farm Compost Resource Website. The resources on this website include information and tools to help farmers and ranchers compost agricultural byproducts, inclu... more
Workforce development group EFI reaches out to Midwest growers
Equitable Food Initiative, the certification and skill-building organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, continues to provide tools and resources for agricultural workforce development. EFI will n... more
California Farm Bureau president comments on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson offered the following comments Jan. 10 on the $286.4 billion budget plan announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom: “California’s farmers are facing unprecedented challenges beyond their control. The Farm... more
International Fresh Produce Association expands food safety support
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced Jan. 11 the addition of Gretchen Wall as director, food safety and quality, as well as the promotion of Emily Griep to vice president, regulatory compliance and global food safety standards... more
Risk management help set for underserved, small-scale producers
The USDA is investing up to $2 million in cooperative agreements this year for risk management education and training programs that support historically underserved producers, small-scale farmers, and conservation practices. USDA’s Risk Manageme... more
SE Regional Conference helps producers move forward
After a virtual conference in 2021, the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference was excited to be back in Savannah this year, Jan. 6-9, for the 20th anniversary of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable show. “We are pleased with th... more
Surendra Dara leaving University of California to lead OSU’s NWREC
Surendra K. Dara, University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor-Entomology & Biologicals, announced in a Jan. 7 email that he is leaving his position Jan. 17 to join Oregon State University (OSU) as the director of North Willamette Rese... more