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Crosshatch to host Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference
Crosshatch will host the 19th annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference on Jan. 26-27, in Acme, Michigan. The conference features... READ MORE »
Washington State Farmers Market Association to fill spots
The Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA) has two open staff positions it is seeking to fill. WSFMA is ... READ MORE »
Protocol developed for measuring farm food waste
A North Carolina State University study quantifying food waste on the farm seems to suggest that the amount of edible and marketable vegetable crops b... READ MORE »
Consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ food labels as synonymous
Consumers are confused between foods labeled as “organic” and “non-genetically modified,” according to a new study led by a University of Flor... READ MORE »
Contaminants pose challenges for vegetable producers
Contaminants are a major concern for vegetable processors and packers. Consequently, quality control/food safety programs have been developed by veget... READ MORE »
Wireless technology to help Michigan farmers’ markets
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and farmers' markets across Michigan that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S... READ MORE »
Sales outlets help Florida farm survive shifts in produce market
Florida grower Tom O’Brien has found ways to sell his produce through multiple venues. O’Brien is president of C&D Fruit & Vegetable ba... READ MORE »
United Fresh names 2017 Innovation Awards finalists
United Fresh has announced the 46 new products as finalists for the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2017 Innovation Awards. This year’s finalis... READ MORE »
USDA offers disaster assistance programs for recent damage
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that were affected by the recent severe storms ... READ MORE »
United Fresh names achievement award winners
The United Fresh Produce Association will present its 2017 FreshTEC and FreshMKT Achievement Awards to two leaders who have made their mark on the fre... READ MORE »
