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Georgia officials, ag industry seek H-2A wage info
Growers in Georgia who employ workers through the H-2A temporary visa program are paying 21% more than 14 months ago, and the state’s attorney gener... more »
AgShark companies present solutions at Organic Growers Summit
Three AgTech companies that recently competed for venture capital funding at the Western Growers Annual Meeting presented their innovative solutions t... more »
California seeks definition of ‘regenerative’
With companies increasingly using the term “regenerative” to sell their products, there’s also growing pressure to nail down what this latest fa... more »
Comments due soon on organic certification info
Organic growers have until Jan. 22 to comment on the burdens and costs of collecting the information required by organic regulations. According to ... more »
Florida event focuses on organic food, farming
Florida Organic Growers (FOG) is offering discounted early registration to the 2024 Organic Food and Farming Summit. The event is April 18-19 at th... more »
Lipman says farewell to longtime company officials
Lipman Family Farms, a grower and shipper of conventional and organic vegetables and watermelons, celebrates the careers of four longtime employees. ... more »
Georgia Senator pushes CBP to boost Georgia produce demand
Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has pushed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help Georgia farmers sell more produce, including pecans. In... more »
NCAE seeks nominations for farmworker, housing awards
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is searching for members who represent the “best of the best in the agriculture community.” ... more »
Gary Wishnatzki joins Florida strawberry hall of fame
Gary Wishnatzki, owner of Plant City, Florida-based berry grower Wish Farms, has been inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of... more »
Growers discuss farmworker health
The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) has recorded a podcast with growers about making sure workers have proper health care access, and how... more »
Growers seek increased production of organic seeds
Though certified organic farming acreage has steadily grown in California and the U.S., farmers say they still have trouble securing organic seeds for... more »
Whole Foods adds pollinator policy for produce suppliers
Whole Foods Market has a new pollinator policy for its fresh produce and floral purchasing. The retailer has long championed pollinator health thro... more »
