Sustainability
Presidential nominee’s background in organic ag remembered
President Joe Biden recently announced his intent to nominate Jennifer Moffitt to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Depa... more »
All-electric Monarch Tractor debuts in vineyard
Monarch Tractor, the manufacturer of a fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor, recently announced the first deployment of its flagship tractor... more »
BioSafe promotes Eric Smith to sales manager
BioSafe Systems LLC recently announced the promotion of employee Eric Smith to turf and ornamental sales manager. “Eric Smith has always been a v... more »
Last chance to nominate folks for the Specialty Grower Sustainability Award
The deadline is upon us. It’s 11 o’clock. Do you know where your sustainable growers are? It’s your last chance to nominate yourself or a fri... more »
How Cascadian Farm works to recharge groundwaters, host water birds
While soil rests under four inches of water, birds soak their feet and landowners collect rent money from a conservationists’ group – that’s a r... more »
Rising stars in sustainable agriculture awarded scholarships
Three students – Erniko Brown, Cyheim McRae and Kristen Dunning – recently earned Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 to h... more »
Walmart debuts bee-friendly policy
Retail giant Walmart on April 13 rolled out a “pollinator health policy” warning its suppliers off of some major pesticides. Martin Mundo, who... more »
Consumers see ag as part of climate change answer: survey
When it comes to climate change, consumers view agriculture as a part of the solution rather than the problem, according to an international survey sp... more »
