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Washington opens 2027 funding opportunity for specialty crops
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is accepting proposals for the 2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, with approximately $4.7 million expected to be available for projects supporting the state’s specialty crop industry. Concept proposals must be submitted electronically by noon PST Nov. 2. WSDA will use a two-phase competitive process to select projects …
New SARE handbook offers guidance for integrating cover crops
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) has released the second edition of its cover crop handbook, offering growers updated guidance on incorporating cover crops into a range of farming systems. Cover Crops: Improving Soil Health, Stewardship and Profitability on the Farm draws on decades of research and farmer experience to address how growers can select, …
Michigan Apple Committee opens 2026 scholarship applications
The Michigan Apple Committee has opened applications for its 2026 Michigan Apple Scholarship Program, which will award up to three $5,000 scholarships to young people with strong connections to the state’s apple industry. Applications are due Nov. 15. Applicants must be 17 to 23 years old by Dec. 31 and be the child, sibling, grandchild, …
Great Lakes Tek Flex showcases AgTech at SWMREC
Great Lakes Tek Flex brought growers, researchers and agricultural technology companies together Sept. 10-11 at Michigan State University’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) in Benton Harbor. The event combined educational presentations and networking opportunities with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations of technologies for specialty crop production.
