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IFPA: Keep WIC with produce in SNAP funds
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) launched its largest-ever ad campaign in support of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for ... more »
Burro Grande boosts power options
Burro has launched its most powerful labor-saving autonomous robot, the Burro Grande. Burro Grande is designed to exceed the limits of what a farmw... more »
USDA invests $3 Million in farmer risk management training
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is awarding up to $3 million for cooperative agreements to educate underserved, sm... more »
Market access, development programs receive $203M in funding
More than $203 million will be awarded to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand U.S. food and agricultural export markets through ... more »
Value-added products key to organic sales growth
The prospects for organic produce remain strong in these inflationary times, according to leaders of some of the largest grower-shipper operations. ... more »
Growers to be inducted into Texas Produce Hall of Fame
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) plans to induct five individuals into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame. Scheduled for January 29 a... more »
10-year growth cycle set to double aquaponics market
The global aquaponics market size was $493 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR (Compound annual growth ra... more »
Organic Trade Association expands leadership team
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has appointed a new leadership team. Co-CEOs Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon will lead the organization based in... more »
Florida legislators introduce ag tax exemptions
Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture and state lawmakers are proposing to eliminate multiple taxation of agricultural production by annual local prop... more »
Ag real estate platform expands data
Acres is partnering with another organization to advance the agriculture real estate market. The Fayetteville, Arkansas, land research platform was... more »
UNFI supports Black farmer training program
Organic and natural foods supplier UNFI (United Natural Foods Inc.) and Cargill have increased donations to an organization that trains Black farmers ... more »
Research foundation, USDA offer help with organic grants
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is presenting a webinar for researchers who are interested in applying for an Organic Agriculture Research and... more »
