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USDA program for farms impacted by COVID-19 has Dec. 11 deadline
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) by Dec. 11. This progr... READ MORE »
Grimmway Farms donates $5M to establish Cal Poly organic center
Cal Poly is set to change the landscape of organic agriculture with a $5 million donation made to the College of Agriculture, Food and Envi... READ MORE »
Since March, more than 20 farms in Washington cited for COVID-19 violations
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has conducted 384 agricultural workplace safety and health inspections so far th... READ MORE »
Traceability system works at Fancy Farms
Working with its broker Wish Farms, Fancy Farms participates in a Compliance with the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) program required for Wish ... READ MORE »
Fancy Farms adapts to challenges in turbulent strawberry industry
Carl Grooms has seen a lot since he entered the strawberry growing business in 1974. He’s leaving the Plant City, Florida, growing operation in the ... READ MORE »
Weather, varieties, labor keep Sundance Farms alert
Jacqueline Vazquez-Celaya believes she gravitated to the management of a 400-acre California strawberry growing operation through “dumb luck.” But... READ MORE »
Organic growers tally wish lists for new farm bill
Organic growers say they’re more than a niche of the agriculture market, and the group appears to be getting Washington’s attention as they lobby ... READ MORE »
Duncan Family Farms expands operation into New York state
Buckeye, Ariz.-based Duncan Family Farms has established operations in New York’s Monroe County. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced... READ MORE »
Fancy Farms president plans to step down
“Since 1974 and still learning” is the business philosophy of Carl Grooms, a longtime strawberry grower in central Florida. Grooms is president... READ MORE »
ACA noncompliance penalties could crimp farms
The confusion regarding the implementation of the nation's new health insurance regulations should not derail agricultural employers from paying close... READ MORE »
