You not only need access to a stable workforce, government workers need an education on the importance of agriculture.
EPA needs to get back to using solid science and avoid bending to popular opinion.
Holdups at the border and other legalities have reduced the number of necessary workers on the East and West Coasts.
Although most issues you face are biotic, abiotic issues can greatly impact vegetable crop yield and quality.
Depending on your goals, labor-saving devices are available to just about any grower, big or small. Two growers and an equipment manufacturer discuss the kinds of things you can do — and what it will mean for your production.
Tremendous sales growth of organic produce, combined with the average grower’s age, might equal opportunity.
Tips to control the pest include pheromone traps, sanitation, and site selection.