Search Results for: 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Farmers consider options as burn ban nears
Alex Noriega, foreman for the agricultural service provider Fowler Brothers, climbed onto an excavator at 4 a.m. in Lodi to rip apart discarded grapev... READ MORE »
Navigating growth: Penn State farm market survey
Farmers markets and retail farm markets play a crucial role in connecting consumers with locally sourced produce and goods, fostering community engage... READ MORE »
Farm labor report: Labor challenges persistÂ
In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, labor remains a perennial concern for fruit and vegetable growers. Results of the latest labor surv... READ MORE »
FIRA preview: Tech for veg growers big part of robotics conference
The third iteration of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, known as FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of vegetables and berries as well a... READ MORE »
Great Lakes EXPO 2024: Premier event for specialty crop ag innovation, networking
With over 5,000 attendees, 800-plus booth opportunities and over 400 vendors, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Green... READ MORE »
Farm market & agritourism: Brand vs. logo
A few years ago, I was asked to attend a meeting of a local ag organization who had developed a branding program for their members to use that would i... READ MORE »
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns. Growing up in rural Douglas, Georgia, a town of 11,000 peop... READ MORE »
Melon growers prepare for the holiday
California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Independence Day holiday, an importa... READ MORE »
Vegetable groups receive USDA market promotion funds
Watermelons, potatoes and sweet potatoes are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding. The fundin... READ MORE »
National Plant Diagnostic Network: Plant health at a crossroads
The NPDN is a crucial bastion in the defense of the United States’ agricultural and natural ecosystems, ensuring the health of a sector that contrib... READ MORE »
