West
California governor to consider increasing organic farming to 30% of all ag production by 2030
A European Union policy goal to exponentially increase organic farming to 30% of all agricultural production by 2030 is expected to be considered by G... more »
USDA program allocating $300 million to boost organic farming
A federal program designed to support new and existing organic farmers aims to ease a process growers can find daunting and downright “scary,” acc... more »
A discussion of organic grower challenges and solutions at Organic Grower Summit
A two-part ed intensive featuring the results of two recently released reports on organic farming and an in-depth workshop discussing how organic farm... more »
Oregon State University awarded $50M USDA grant to work with farmers and Native American tribes on crop practices
OSU will work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the carbon footprint of the Pacifi... more »
Plenty to build world’s largest indoor vertical farm campus
Plenty Unlimited Inc. has secured up to 120 acres of land near Richmond, Va., to build the largest, most advanced indoor vertical farm campus in the w... more »
University of California study reveals costs of growing organic strawberries
Thinking about commercially growing organic strawberries on the Central Coast? To help prospective and current growers evaluate financial feasibility,... more »
California Dept. of Food and Agriculture to hold farm bill listening sessions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in partnership with other agencies, is leading listening sessions with all farm bill stakeho... more »
Western Growers Family of Companies mourns passing of Hank Giclas
The Western Growers Family of Companies is mourning the passing of Hank Giclas. Dave Puglia, President and CEO, made this statement: “Hank Gic... more »
