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Organic trade shows bring back in-person contact
Hands will soon grip in meeting, bags will soon be filled with swag and brains will bulge with visions of farming’s future. Trade show time will soon be is here again, and participants are raring to go. Matt Seeley Matt Seeley, co-founder of t... more
October proclaimed as as Michigan Agritourism Month by Gov. Whitmer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities. Michigan Agritourism Month is a special time ... more
Biologicals team to support growing portfolio introduced by Helm Agro
Helm Agro announced Oct. 7 a new biologicals sales team, promoting two internal employees and hiring four new regional sales managers. Establishing a boots-on-the-ground sales presence is the next step in a recent partnership with Alltech Crop Sci... more
$3M grant funds cover crop breeding for organic farmers
A Cornell-led national network of scientists and farmers is developing new varieties of cover crops that are better adapted to local regions and stressors – changes that could carry a bevy of long-term and sustainable benefits for organic growers. ... more
UArizona part of USDA grant to study growing crops under solar panels
Increasing the resiliency of food production during ongoing climate change and bolstering renewable energy production are both fundamental challenges in today's world. However, solar energy generation is becoming an increasingly profitable use for... more
Automated Weeding Technologies Field Demo planned in Arizona
Desert vegetable growers are encouraged to attend an automated weeding technology field demonstration at the Yuma (Arizona) Agricultural Center the morning of Oct. 21 The event includes presentations and field demonstrations by various companies. ... more
Small producers eligible for Pandemic Response and Safety Grant program
USDA announced Oct. 6 a Request for Applications for the new Pandemic Response and Safety Grant program and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds. Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant portal at https://usda... more