In the latest U.S. Farmland Ownership, Tenure, and Transfer report, more young growers are engaging in land rental agreements when compared to more established producers.
Grants totaling $8.4 million are available for training and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged veteran farmers to create increased opportunities in agriculture.
Agricultural Marketing Service funds will be allocated to states for research, increasing opportunities, protecting pollinators, organics, and new and beginning farmers.
In this electronic information age, these new, first-time berry growers are quick to locate berry growing information resources, including local and university Extension/research-developed production and marketing information for their area.