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FFVA’s new class of emerging leaders announced
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced Sept. 21 the selection of 15 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 11 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the crea... more
2021 awards of excellence winners set by National Agri-Marketing Association
The National Agri-Marketing Association announce three marketing and agricultural leaders as winners of the 2021 Professional Development Awards of Excellence. The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Professional Development Awards of Excel... more
Increased awareness, inclusivity and diversity in Virginia ag pursued
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University (VSU) announced a partnership Sept. 16 to increase awareness, inclusivity, and divers... more
Community Alliance with Family Farmers offers Small Farm Innovation Challenge
Farmers need right-sized technology. Tools and technology can help farmers improve efficiency, save labor and connect with their customers. But many of the innovations in agriculture today are built for large-scale production, out of reach for most ... more
New perspectives to Indiana organic farming brought by Purdue specialist
U.S. organic food and non-food product sales reached a record high of $61.9 billion in 2020. How do Indiana farmers meet the needs of consumers and can organic practices be useful for farmers looking to reduce their inputs? Ashley Adair, the new... more
$25M Series B funding round goes to Advanced Farm Technologies
Davis, California-based Advanced Farm Technologies Inc., developers of robotic technology for farmers, announced Sept.21 it has completed a series B investment round raising $25 million to support the company’s growth in strawberry harvesting and t... more
Michigan Ag and Rural Development Commission tour sees urban ag
Members of the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development got a first-hand look at the opportunities available for urban agriculture while touring new Commissioner Andy Chae’s farm, Fisheye Farms, located in Detroit. As a first-gen... more