Category: Northeast
Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium goes virtual Dec. 16-17
Explore soil health, pest management, cover crops and market strategies at the Growing Our Region symposium. Register now to attend online.
Report finds organic farming in Maine sees gains, setbacks
MOFGA’s new report shows 15 years of growth but recent decline in Maine organic ag. Discover the trends shaping the state’s organic sector.
Rodale Institute set to host annual Organic Field Day July 18
Rodale Institute’s annual Organic Field Day is slated for July 18 in Kutztown, PA. Get details on the demonstrations and register now.
USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The USDA isn’t expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike.
Organic grower new USApple board chair
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has named a new chair to lead its board of directors.
East Coast organic vegetable deals face challenges
Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine.
New Jersey Farmers Market Week promotes vegetables
New Jersey Farmers Market Week highlights peak vegetable season.
Soil research arm to celebrate 100th year
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) is marking 100 years of promoting plant science research.
UNH wins $10 million for climate resilient ag studies
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop more sustainable ways to implement climate-smart agriculture (CSA) strategies.
New Hampshire drops state’s organic certification program
New Hampshire’s Department of Agriculture is dropping its organic certification program.
New England high tunnel conference scheduled
high tunnel conference, New England High Tunnel Production Conference University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, University of Maine
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention includes organics
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, North American Strawberry Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Maryland State Horticultural Society, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Virginia State Horticultural Society, Penn State, University of Maryland, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Extension
Time names Sweet Garleek from Row 7 as a best invention in 2023
A year after organic seed developer Row 7 Seed Company began selling its innovative products through Whole Foods, the company is expanding its presence there, with plans to add more items in 2024.
Penn State studies soilborne pathogens in organic vegetable crops
A Penn State plant pathologist has received support from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study plant diseases in organic vegetable operations.
PA Preferred program adds organic label
Pennsylvania has a new brand for all organic agricultural products.
Sustainable agriculture grant proposals due soon
Proposals for Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) farmer grants are due Nov. 14 for the Northeast region.