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Full program unveiled for 2020 Great Lakes EXPO virtual educational sessions
For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will be transitioning to a virtual EXPO for 2020, including virtual... READ MORE »
Farmers to Families Food Box Program gets fourth round, USDA says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Oct. 23 it has authorized $500 million for a fourth round of purchases for the USDA Farmers to Fam... READ MORE »
It’s a good time to check vegetables for root knot nematode
As this growing season winds down, and for the next few weeks, it is a good time to examine vegetable roots for root knot nematode (RKN). I would b... READ MORE »
2019 National Farmers Market Managers Survey results published
On Aug. 17, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) published data collected through its joint NASS-AMS 2019 National Farmers Market Manag... READ MORE »
Local Food System Response to COVID Resource Hub launched
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a hub designed to assist local and regional food producers as USDA and its partners develop, sh... READ MORE »
Hurricane Laura plays havoc with agriculture, forests,residences
Although definitive results won’t be available for a few days, the effects on agriculture appear to be less destructive than most people feared befo... READ MORE »
Trust, transparency become more important than ever for farm markets
In the wake of COVID-19, we have all witnessed the impact on our food system. More importantly, so has the consumer. The average consumer got a front-... READ MORE »
Fruit set problems, pollination disorders in fruiting vegetables
Vegetable harvest is peaking on in Delmarva, Delaware. Unfortunately, we often see pollination problems in fruiting vegetables when weather conditions... READ MORE »
Farmer relief fund benefits from Tractor Supply Co. Foundation donation
The Tractor Supply Co. Foundation has donated $50,000 to the American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund to help farmers in weathering the storm of... READ MORE »
Big success seen with Viva Fresh’s Clean Eating Challenge
Not everything has thrived in the midst of a pandemic but the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge participants have proven that they can still deliver p... READ MORE »
