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Packhouse Academy launched by TOMRA Food

TOMRA Food has launched the most comprehensive online learning resource for packhouse professionals in the fresh produce industry. Packhouse Academy, powered by TOMRA Academy, offers a wide range of on-demand videos, live interactive webinars and use... more

Washington state respirator Fit Test Trainer Course scheduled for Feb. 18

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, will hold a Respirator Fit Test Train the Trainer Course on Feb. 18 in Wenatchee, Washington. This workshop is designed for employers,... more

Members announced for US Senate Ag Committee

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced new Democratic members of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Work to boosts strawberry production pursued by Agricultural Research Service

If you’re one of the millions of people who will receive the delicious gift of strawberries on Valentine’s Day, you can thank scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service as well as your sweetheart.

Grants from the Farmer Veteran Coalition helps equipment purchases

Beekeeping equipment and breeding livestock. Fencing and storage freezers. Tractor implements and all-terrain vehicles. For hundreds of farmers in past years, a small grant from the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has purchased these crucial piec... more

Tennessee, Kentucky farmers targeted by Agriculture Direct Farm Marketing Summit

Farmers interested in maintaining or building direct farm marketing relationships with consumers should make plans to attend the Agriculture Direct Farm Marketing Summit. The series of webinars, hosted by several agricultural industry partners in ... more

Angelica Gutierrez added to Santa Maria Valley Chamber board of directors

The Santa Maria Valley (California) Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Angelica Gutierrez, project manager at L&G Farms Inc., to its board of directors. “Angelica’s diverse background in banking and agriculture, as we... more