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Emergency rules to protect Michigan farmworkers extended due to surge

As broad community spread of COVID-19 continues, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has extended its emergency rules, originally issued Oct. 14, 2020, ... more

Summer Horticulture Field Day in Illinois is in-person on June 10

After a year of many challenges and on-line meetings, the Illinois State Horticultural Society announced the return of its in-person Summer Horticulture Field Day at Edwards Apple Orchard West in Winnebago, Illinois. The Edwards Family invites gue... more

9.3% year-over-year sales growth of organic fresh produce reported

Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2021 saw a continuation of last year’s growth, increasing by 9.3% from the same period in 2020 and topping $2.2 billion for the quarter, according to the Q1 2021 Organic Produce Performance... more

Employer expenses for quarantined farmworkers covered in North Carolina

North Carolina employers that have farmworkers with valid H-2A visas who must be quarantined during the 2021 growing season due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for assistance to offset quarantine expenses. A total of $2 million will be available... more

Taking action to grow a healthier world advocated by PMA

Produce Marketing Association will hold an executive workshop on April 19 to mobilize the global produce and floral industries in support of the UN International Year of Fruits and Vegetables The workshop will feature leaders from government an... more

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems grants awarded in California

The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program – a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources — announced the recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small Grants Progr... more

More sustainable insurance coverage for farmers sought in California

With California farmers and ranchers finding increasing difficulty in purchasing wildfire insurance for their businesses and properties, the California Farm Bureau welcomed a call by the state insurance commissioner on April 13 for data on commercial... more