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Labor Outlook is Uncertain as Usual This Time of Year
Whenever Howard Rosenberg, a Cooperative Extension specialist with the University of California (UC), Berkeley, gives a talk about the agricultural labor outlook in his state, he brings an old bowling ball with him. He tells... more »
Wilmington Pumpkin Patch Takes it to the Top
A local pumpkin patch has received a top honor in the nation. Last year, workers at the patch sold almost $87,000 worth of pumpkins; making it the most successful patch involved in a fundraiser. WECT6... more »
Labor Audit a Nightmare Scenario for Farm Market
Abigail Jacobson didn't want to spread doom and gloom, but she had a story to tell about Friday the 13th that would scare the pants off any farm marketer. Jacobson's business, Westview Orchards & Cider... more »
Farm Markets Riding High on Agritainment
Farm markets are doing quite well, thank you, and while they're not driving Wal-Mart out of business, Wal-Mart's not driving them out, either. In fact, the level of enthusiasm for direct farm marketing is increasing... more »
Young Vegetable Growers Ponder Their Futures
The Vegetable Growers News sought the opinions of young vegetable growers to get their perspective on the future of the industry – and their own future aspirations. Paul Ruszkiewicz, 31, is a fourth-generation onion grower... more »
Extension Losing a Personal Touch in Pennsylvania
This is the seventh story in a series about the future of Extension. The image of the county Extension agent riding in a pickup all day, visiting local farmers and doling out general advice, doesn't... more »
Camels an Exotic Addition to Market
It's called Lewis' Farm Market & Petting Farm for a reason: The retail market is the first priority. The petting farm is an attraction. "We're a farm market with a petting farm, not a petting... more »
Vegetable Seeds Have to Stand Out From the Crowd
If there's an industry trend seed companies can agree on, it's that vegetable growers are looking for something different, something that makes their products stand out from the crowd. Reed's Seeds, based in Cortland, N.Y.,... more »
Local Farm’s Pumpkin Crop is Good
Despite reported pumpkin shortages throughout many areas of Ohio and the United States, this growing season has proven to be a good pumpkin crop for local farmers Brad and Marcia Bergefurd and their family. Wilmington... more »
Pumpkin Growers Say Drought Hurt Crops
A weak pumpkin crop this year has prompted Wisconsin pumpkin growers to urge jack o' lantern fans to get to the fields early. Appleton Post-Crescent more »
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