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Hotline provides access to assistance for Florida farmworkers

Florida farmworkers statewide who have been furloughed during the off-growing season are facing desperation and even homelessness due to obstacles in the new Department of Economic Opportunity unemployment benefits system. While the department is try... more

Organic Grower Summit adds new educational sessions

Two new educational sessions will explore how technology is enhancing organic crop production and offer a look at the growth of organic fresh produce sales at grocery stores over the past two years as part of the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented ... more

Urban ag summit highlights food system challenges and changes

Urban farmers, gardeners, policymakers, government officials and foodies learned and shared how urban agriculture can positively impact their communities at the recent Mid-Atlantic Agricultural Summit. Formerly known as the Virginia Agriculture Su... more

Predicted La Niña climate pattern could extend drought conditions

California's water bucket is not even half full as the state enters the 2022 water year, which began Oct. 1. Two years of drought has depleted the state's surface and groundwater supplies, and weather forecasters predict a La Niña climate pattern... more

Blockchain may help producers save time and money

It's 2021, almost 2022, and the rate of technological innovation in our economy and society continues apace. What emerging tools could give Pennsylvania wholesale growers a competitive advantage and reduce barriers to financial succes... more

Kenny Fahey named Leading Harvest president and CEO

Leading Harvest, a U.S. nonprofit advancing sustainable agriculture and food production through its universal Farmland Management Standard, announced Oct. 22 that it has named Kenny Fahey as the organization’s first president and CEO. [caption i... more

Study: Tomatoes and potatoes surprisingly resilient to climate change

A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of American’s most popular plant-based foods – French fries and pasta sauce – are surprisingly resilient to climate change. To make their pre... more