agriculture
U.S. growers face mounting labor challenges — share your insights with Organic Grower
Agricultural labor is reaching a critical point, and specialty crop growers are feeling the strain more than ever. As workforce shortages persist and ... more »
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national ... more »
Celebrating women in agriculture
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms ... more »
Michigan ag leaders spearhead H-2A education campaign
Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industry leaders have been working to educate the public and influence federal lawmakers about the burdens increasing... more »
Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path
Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings... more »
Brooke Rollins confirmed as new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
After being selected in late November to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Trump’s administration, Brooke Rollins has been conf... more »
Farm Bureau calls for a “no vote” if Congress ignores ag recession
A leading farmers organization is calling on congress to help growers. In a Dec. 14 news releases, the Washington, D.C.-based AFBF expressed disapp... more »
MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly comp... more »
