For GenNext Tree Fruit Growers, Social Media Is A Necessity By Christina Herrick|July 14, 2014 Next generation offers tips, pointers to increase traffic on your social media accounts.Read More
Tap The Potential Of Online Communities By Frank Giles|July 1, 2014 Now is the time for GenNext Growers to help their operations and join the social media conversation.
New Website Created For Beginning Farmers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 24, 2014 Portal to provide a centralized, one-stop resource to explore the variety of USDA initiatives designed to help GenNext Growers and ranchers succeed.
The Most Important Ag Census Number: 257,000 Millennials [Opinion] Posted by Richard Jones|June 5, 2014 The recent release of USDA’s Census of Agriculture shows some interesting trends in the demographic makeup of our nation’s farms and farmers.
USDA Announces Programs To Conserve Land And Help Beginning Farmers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 5, 2014 Programs created allow producers to protect land and help new, minority, and veteran farmers get their start in agriculture.
Build A Better Business Plan For Your Farm By Edward Evans|June 1, 2014 Setting goals and plotting how to reach them can help young farmers successfully navigate today’s financially troubled waters.
Path To Viticulture Degree Is Paved In Washington Posted by Christina Herrick|May 22, 2014 Greater opportunity for students, plus better educated workforce for industry, is a win-win.
Wanted: The Next Generation Of Ag Educators And Researchers [Opinion] By Phil Nolte|May 20, 2014 Now, more than ever, we must have the foresight to invest our time and money to prepare a workforce capable of addressing food security in the future.
Right To The Core: USApple’s Young Apple Leaders Join Forces On Capitol Hill By Jessa Allen|May 14, 2014 Eighteen men and women from nine states selected to participate in program.
National Potato Council Accepting 2014 Scholarship Applications For Graduate Students Advancing The Industry Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 1, 2014 Applications for the $10,000 scholarship will be accepted from May 1 through June 30.
Opinion: Inspiring A New Generation Of Farmers Takes Teamwork By Frank Giles|May 1, 2014 Florida Grower editor Frank Giles believes that in order to clear a path for more young producers, an “all hands on deck” mentality is mandatory.
5 Tips To Secure Your Farm’s Financial Future By Frank Giles|May 1, 2014 It’s never too early to start building your personal and business nest eggs.
Hit TV Series ‘Farm Kings’ Featuring Freedom Farms Renewed For Fourth Season Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 29, 2014 Great American Country network continues to highlight the ups and downs of the King family at their farm near Pittsburg, PA.
Florida Growers Make Progress Through Political Awareness By Lisa Lochridge|April 17, 2014 A contingent of Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association members recently visited Tallahassee to talk with lawmakers about issues of importance to agriculture during this year’s legislative session.
USDA Announces Funding To Train, Educate Next Generation Of Farmers And Ranchers Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 15, 2014 More than $19 million being offered through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.
Florida Farm Bureau Looking For Young Ag Leaders Posted by Frank Giles|April 11, 2014 Generations X and Y sought to speak out for agriculture.
College Kids Seeking Jobs Should Consider An Agriculture Major Posted by David Eddy|April 8, 2014 Recent study shows horticulture in listing of top 10 college majors with low unemployment.
Tap Into Time-Saving Software For Food Safety’s Sake By Rosemary Gordon|April 1, 2014 A GenNext Grower takes the reins on implementing a program to accurately track and maintain logs from the field to the packing shed.
Learning Is Part Of The Journey For Young Farmers By Lisa Lochridge|March 27, 2014 From production to politics, opportunities abound for budding growers to gather practical knowledge.
Young Potato Grower Chimes In On Challenges, Future Plans, And More Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 14, 2014 GenNext Grower Sara Corey answers a questionnaire on career challenges, future plans for the farm, and more.