Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention Stacking Up To Be One For The Ages By Lisa Lochridge|July 23, 2015 Association's 72nd gathering to feature high-profile speakers, up-to-the-minute Issues Forums, and some fun to mix in with the business of the day. Read More
International Report Confirms 2014 As Earth’s Warmest Year On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 21, 2015 Scientific compilation notes climate markers continue to show global warming trend.
Washington Supreme Court Rules Workers Paid Piece-Rate Wages Are Entitled To Rest-Break Pay Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 According to a news story in the Yakima News Herald, the state Supreme Court of Washington unanimously […]
GMO Labeling Battle Moves To House Floor Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 was passed by the Agriculture Committee last week and […]
Stay Opinionated, My Farmer Friends By Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2015 How far are you willing to go to defend your beliefs?
United Fresh Washington Conference Connects You With Key Government Officials Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 14, 2015 United Fresh has announced the Washington Conference, which will be held Sept. 28-30 in Washington D.C. The conference […]
El Niño Could Be Strongest In 50 Years Posted by Christina Herrick|July 14, 2015 In the latest AccuWeather report, Brett Anderson, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather says El Niño has strengthened over the […]
Penn State University To Present IPM Scouting Program For Young Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 13, 2015 Penn State University Extension will present a networking session for young growers featuring hands-on training on scouting orchards […]
Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference Scheduled For August By Frank Giles|July 12, 2015 Educational program of prominent speakers to provide the lowdown on ag business trends.
New York Representative Introduces Bill To Help Young Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 7, 2015 The Young Farmer Success Act of 2015 was recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-NY, and U.S. […]
GenNext Growers Taking Marketing To The Next Level Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 7, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”75359″] In part two of our Marketing Tips From 14 GenNext Growers feature, we conclude with the […]
Agritourism Gaining Lots Of Ground In Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 6, 2015 Researchers report more farming operations are growing revenue by hosting festivals, tours, wine tastings, and more.
PMA Advocates For Improvements To Proposed FSMA Mandatory Food Recall Guidance Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 2, 2015 This week the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) submitted comments on behalf of its membership to FDA regarding the […]
Florida’s Young Farmers Working To Bridge Generation Gap Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2015 Leadership conference to give GenNext Growers tools to become better agvocates.
Take Climate Change — Please [Opinion] By David Eddy|June 30, 2015 It’s a difficult issue because people tend to think of it in terms of something tangible — like the weather.
The Power Of Local Food [Opinion] By Rosemary Gordon|June 30, 2015 Summer is now in full swing and we have entered what I like to call “the season of […]
Marketing Tips From GenNext Growers Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 29, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”75335″] Whether your business is in its beginning stages of development or is already established and in […]
The ROI On An Organic Checkoff [Opinion] By Richard Jones|June 29, 2015 Organic agriculture is more profitable for farmers than conventional agriculture, according to a recent study published in the […]
National Watermelon Association Designs Patriotic Car For NASCAR Racer Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 26, 2015 The National Watermelon Association (NWA), in conjunction with NASCAR racer Ross Chastain’s season long sponsors Watermelon.org and Helena […]
How To Make Social Media Work For You By Christina Herrick|June 25, 2015 I have a confession to make. I enter a lot of contests. I’ve won gift cards to local […]