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OFRF to host “Organic 101 for Extension Agents” webinar on Jan. 29
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) will host a free webinar for extension agents on organic certification and standards Jan. 29. The 75-m... more »
Farm groups push for specialty crop relief in 2026
Farm advocacy groups are ramping up efforts in 2026 to secure additional economic relief for specialty crop growers, including organic producers facin... more »
New federal dietary guidelines shift emphasis to ‘real food’
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking one of the m... more »
Marbleseed organic farming conference set for Feb. 26–28 in Wisconsin
Marbleseed will host its 37th annual Organic Farming Conference Feb. 26–28 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The event, themed “Abu... more »
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
In California, the new year brings several new rules and regulations affecting agricultural operations across the state. According to AgAlert.com r... more »
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade (SGFT) has filed petitions to counter unfairly low-priced imports that are harming the U.S. winter strawberry indust... more »
USDA bridge payments focus on row crops, specialty crop timeline still uncertain
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), including the eligible commod... more »
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michiga... more »
