Events
May is farmworker mental health awareness month
Farmworker organization Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May. EFI, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, recognizes the month as a time... more »
University of Arizona, Western Growers host an AgTech conference
The University of Arizona and Western Growers are set to host an AgTech conference with field demos, Nov. 13-14 in Yuma, Arizona. The event is called The Desert Difference: A Showcase of AgTech Opportunities for Growing... more »
Speakers announced for Center for Produce Safety event
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is promoting the names of the scientists who will be presenting at the 2024 CPS Research Symposium. The event is scheduled for June 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency Denver... more »
BrightFarms showcases new Texas greenhouse
BrightFarms, an indoor-grown leafy greens grower, provided insights into the opening of its Lorena, Texas greenhouse at the VIVA Fresh produce trade show in Houston on April 11-13. VIVA Fresh attendees had the opportunity to... more »
Texas produce group expands college student program
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is expanding its career networking student program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education (EDGE). The program will bring more than 40 Texas university system students to the Viva Fresh... more »
Inaugural Agritourism Summit offers immersive experiences
Michigan's agricultural and tourism sectors are set to converge at the inaugural Agritourism Summit and pre-summit farm tour. The event, scheduled for May 7-8 in Traverse City, Michigan, will be hosted by Michigan State University... more »
Pennsylvania recognizes specialty crop growers
Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable groups honored notable leaders in their industries at the Annual Fruit & Vegetable Growers Banquet. The event was on the first day of the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Jan. 30-Feb.... more »
Biologicals companies added to Platform10 roster
New biologicals companies have been added to the Platform10 #1 Company cohort. Platform10 is an international, multi-year collaboration that works to accelerate promising biopesticide companies, rigorously assess products, enhance grower confidence, and facilitate market development... more »
Registration to open for Organic Produce Summit
Registration is set to open for this year’s iteration of the Organic Produce Summit. General Registration opens on Feb. 6 for the July 10-11 event at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California. The event... more »
Robots perform field work at FIRA USA
Allowing growers to watch the latest AgTech products operate in the field was a big part of FIRA USA. Through demonstrations and static displays at the Sept. 19-21 event in Salinas California, technology providers focusing... more »
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