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N.J. celebrates school produce snack program

New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives presented Nicholas LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3 in E... READ MORE »

USDA funds produce prescription programs across U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has invested almost $60 million in programs across the country that “prescribe” produce to encourage consumptio... READ MORE »

Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Mid-Atlantic convention features Growing Farmers leader

A grower entrepreneur will be the keynote speaker for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention. The show has also released information on ... READ MORE »

New report estimates Hurricane Ian damage

Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.8 billion in losses to Florida agriculture production and infrastructure, according to an Oct. 24 report from the Florid... READ MORE »

Watermelon board ramps up digital presence

This summer, National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) infused fresh online marketing trends into its consumer communications program to not only rem... READ MORE »

Brighter Bites bounces back from COVID-19 in 2021

Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly into families’ hands, has... READ MORE »

Brighter Bites launches new program in Bakersfield, California

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has launched its ninth location in Bak... READ MORE »

Mobile apps help growers identify weeds

A cornerstone of any effective weed control program is finding and treating bothersome weeds before they become established and spread. Unless you ... READ MORE »

Vegetable farm introducing organics to Alabama

Deep in the Heart of Dixie, a Southern California transplant is bringing organic produce and natural production practices to a part of the U.S. that i... READ MORE »

Resource Innovation Institute welcomes new producer-partners

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) welcomes its latest round of producer-partners planning to benchmark their energy- and water-efficiency perfor... READ MORE »

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