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GLOBALG.A.P. is third-party certifier for Walmart pollinator health commitments
Over the past year, The Sustainability Consortium has hosted a working group to harmonize criteria for Responsible Pest Management (RPM) best practices in agriculture. This work resulted in the development of the RPM Framework and User Guide. Th... more
California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program applications open
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday May 10, 2021. This program will award compet... more
NIFA invests $8.65M for plant breeding, including tomato and pepper projects
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture invested over $8.65 million in 22 plant breeding research projects through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. The Plant Breeding for Agricultural Production grants include a ... more
Pollinator stewardship guide available for Michigan vegetable growers
Growers, beekeepers and Michigan State University Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. The Vegetable Pollinator Stewardship Guide was developed as part of a strategy... more
CEA Food Safety Coalition has food safety standard for indoor-grown produce
The CEA Food Safety Coalition, comprised of leaders in the controlled environment agriculture industry, announced April 28 the first-ever food safety certification program specifically for CEA-grown leafy greens. Effective immediately, members of ... more
USDA’s WIC program enhanced for 4 months for produce purchases
Participants in the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may soon see a temporary increase to their benefits for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. With $490 million provided by the American Resc... more
Email alerts notifying Michigan beekepers before aerial pesticide applications set
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell and Sen, Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, announced April 28 that the state’s beekeepers can now self-subscribe to receive email alerts during public health emergencie... more
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