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Farm business management, marketing, planning part of Tennessee series
Direct farm marketers, value-added agriculture entrepreneurs and agritourism operators are invited to participate in a free “lunch and learn” webi... READ MORE »
Higher levels of coverage reinstated for noninsured crop program
USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that higher levels of coverage will be offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP... READ MORE »
Growers get proactive for workers relations
Wage rates, federal and state labor laws, food safety regulations and buyer-mandated audits are making employers’ relationships with staff increasin... READ MORE »
Emergency help offered by USDA for flood-ravaged areas
When major disasters strike, USDA has an emergency loan program that provides eligible farmers low-interest loans to help them recover from production... READ MORE »
Emergency help offered by USDA for flood-ravaged areas
When major disasters strike, USDA has an emergency loan program that provides eligible farmers low-interest loans to help them recover from production... READ MORE »
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association elects directors
The general membership of the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) held its Annual Meeting on Jan. 30, 2109, at the Hershey Lodge and Con... READ MORE »
FDA issues final report on E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis commented Feb. 13 on the agency's final report from its investigation of the Nov... READ MORE »
Large California grower Uesugi Farms shutting down operations
Uesugi Farms, base in Gilroy, California, is shutting down operations and selling all of its assets. The farm, owned by father and son Pete and Joe ... READ MORE »
United Fresh creates school foodservice membership
K-12 school foodservice buyers will now be able to join the United Fresh Produce Association with the help of a new membership category. “Schoo... READ MORE »
Boston’s Little Leaf Farms plans 10 acres under glass
A fast-expanding leafy greens operation outside Boston is another example of how consumers buying local are supporting new regional growers of leafy g... READ MORE »
