Food Hubs Helping Connect Agriculture And Urban Communities By Frank Giles|October 17, 2016 Northeast Florida farmers collaborate to teach consumers about farming, while providing high-quality produce to local buyers.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Deception Is A Dish Best Never Served [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|April 26, 2016 Recent mainstream media kerfuffle over local food legitimacy stirs up the need for more clearly defined terms, better awareness among consumers.
USDA Announces $90 Million-Plus To Support Local Food, Specialty Crop Producers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 5, 2016 Interested applicants should apply directly through their state departments of agriculture, which administer a competitive grant process.
Local Food Movement Expected To Grow By $11.7B Posted by Christina Herrick|October 25, 2015 USDA has created new economic opportunities in the growing market for local and regional foods. USDA supports the […]
Expand Your On-Farm Market’s Reach In A Click Or Two By Christina Herrick|May 1, 2015 USDA’s local food directories can help promote your business while expanding your reach to new customers.
What USDA Local Food Directory Is Right For Your Business? By Christina Herrick|May 1, 2015 According to the USDA’s Local Food Directories, there are specific definitions for farmers’ market, on-farm market, CSA, and […]
Workshop Set In Florida To Help Grow Local Food Movement By Growing Produce Staff|March 2, 2015 Meeting part of nationwide effort to train people how to attain grants for USDA’s Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion programs.
Organic And Local Food Economies Receive More Than $52 Million In USDA Grants Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 1, 2014 Most of the grants were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill.
Florida Conference To Teach Small, Beginning Farmers About Specialty Crop Production Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 16, 2014 UF/IFAS and Florida A&M University are presenting their sixth annual conference focusing on the latest in local, organic foods, hydroponic production, and more.
5 Breakthrough Farm Marketing Tips For Florida Growers By Frank Giles|June 13, 2014 Break down barriers with proven ideas to put your produce in front of consumers.
Study: ‘Local’ Vs. ‘Organic’ Food Terms Confusing Consumers Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 28, 2014 Research aims to help producers and sellers clarify the differences, market appropriately.
California Strawberry Production Shows Positive Impact On Local Communities Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 19, 2014 New economic report from the California Strawberry Commission Illustrates the fruits of farming.
Opinion: To Survive, We Must Look Beyond The Buy Local Concept By Frank Giles|December 20, 2013 It takes all sizes of farms to feed Americans and other people around the world.
Opinion: Walmart Goes Local, So They Say By Frank Giles|July 25, 2013 By now, you have probably seen the TV ads featuring Walmart’s “fresh over” of a local farmers’ market. […]
Ohio Initiative Helps Consumers Connect With Their Food Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 3, 2013 The Ohio initiative, which was launched on Saturday, June 1, was started by local farmers to help people […]
Study: Local Food Taking Bigger Bite From Florida Retail Market Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 8, 2013 According to a University of Florida study, Floridians are buying more food grown locally or regionally and retail […]
Perception Of Local Food Much Broader Than You Think: 2012 Florida Ag Expo Extended Coverage Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 1, 2013 The sense of local food is growing, and now there is solid research to back that up. During […]
Florida’s Top Chef Promotes Fresh Produce One Dish At A Time By Frank Giles|April 17, 2012 Nothing sells freshly grown or raised food better than a beautifully prepared dish dreamed up by an expert […]
Opinion: Locavore Has Many Meanings By Brian Sparks|January 1, 2008 This past November, the New Oxford American Dictionary announced its Word of the Year for 2007. And that […]
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