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MDARD’s new ‘Fresh from the Field’ podcast marks World Soil Day
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is celebrating World Soil Day, which is Dec. 5, with a new "Fresh from the Field" Podcast featuring well-known soil scientist expert Karl Hausler. World Soil Day was established ... more
Broom resigns as president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association
Michelle Broom has resigned as president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association, effective Feb. 11, 2022. Over the last three years, Broom has been instrumental in supporting and executing the board’s strategic direction and she has implem... more
Funded interns for Colorado growing season available for businesses
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting business applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP), which provides funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2022 growing season. “Support... more
Soil health practices pursued by Colorado producers, conservation districts
To advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is announced Dec. 2 it has secured more than $3.4M in additional grant funding to support the voluntary Saving Tom... more
Registration set for California Small Farm Conference
The California Small Farm Conference is returning for a 34th year. Participants will dig into over 50 virtual workshops, forums and videos designed for farmers, ranchers and the local food system advocates who support them. This year, event org... more
Global Carbon Farming Program launched by BASF Agricultural Solutions
With agriculture being responsible for about 20% of global CO2 emissions, carbon-efficient agricultural practices can significantly contribute to combat climate change. BASF will establish a program that allows farmers to track and profit from prac... more
Free consulting, GAP audit reimbursement set for Washington small specialty crop farms
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is now accepting applications for a new bilingual program offered to help small, specialty crop farms forced to adjust in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to a WSDA Specialty C... more