Right To The Core: USApple’s Young Apple Leaders Join Forces On Capitol Hill

USDA reports that agriculture is becoming more diverse, and the percentage of young farmers has increased by 11.3% from 2007 to 2012.

LeAnna Himrod to replace retiring executive director Barbara Carlton who has served the organization for 20 years.

Applications for the $10,000 scholarship will be accepted from May 1 through June 30.

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.

It’s never too early to start building your personal and business nest eggs.

A group of today’s producers agree advocation on behalf of agriculture is necessary to attract the next generation of growers.

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.

More than $19 million being offered through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.

Recent study shows horticulture in listing of top 10 college majors with low unemployment.

A GenNext Grower takes the reins on implementing a program to accurately track and maintain logs from the field to the packing shed.

GenNext Grower Sara Corey answers a questionnaire on career challenges, future plans for the farm, and more.

Randy Hardy, the new National Potato Council president, also the owner of Hardy Farms in Oakley, ID, asks growers to share their opinion in the political arena.

Sara Corey of Daniel Corey Farms is taking charge at her family’s 1,000-acre potato operation and paving a way for young, female growers while she’s at it.

Participants travel to Wisconsin to receive an overview of the local and national potato industry.

Help is available for growers dealing with employee conflicts, looking for training options, and wading through legal matters.

A panel of growers at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention discussed the factors that can contribute to a successful transfer of farm ownership.

Production and personnel manager of family orchard knowledgeable in tree and small fruit production.

Orchard nut crop farm advisor brings expertise in rootstock, wood canker disease management, and soil fumigant alternatives.

Brothers started selling pumpkins grown in an over-planted garden and now have their sights set on export markets.