Here’s To Staying Forever Young — in the Farm Field By Thomas Skernivitz|May 14, 2024 When it comes to farmer demographics via the latest ag census, American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz says age is truly just a number.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Data Points To Know from the Latest Census of Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2024 Results from the 2022 Census of Agriculture are in. Check out several key stats gathered from the field.
Key Topics American Vegetable Growers Should Watch for in 2024 By Carol Miller|January 1, 2024 The vegetable industry is evolving rapidly. Here are a few things on our radar.
The Divide Between Big and Small Farms Continues to Grow By Frank Giles|June 20, 2019 The latest Census of Agriculture breaks down what many Florida growers already know: Large farms are getting larger and small farms are shrinking.
How to Make Sense of New Ag Census Data About Florida Agriculture By Frank Giles|May 31, 2019 Latest USDA survey reveals ongoing trends locally and across the U.S.
Tracking 20-Year Trends in Vegetable Farm Size Posted by Carol Miller|April 24, 2019 As part of our ongoing examination of USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, we turn our eyes to acreage.
Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Lead List of Most Acreage Increases [2017 Census of Agriculture] Posted by Carol Miller|April 17, 2019 USDA’s long-awaited 2017 Census of Agriculture has finally arrived. Find out which vegetable crops are growing — and shrinking — the most.
New Census of Ag Data Show Just How Much Farm Life is Changing Posted by Christina Herrick|April 16, 2019 Mid-sized operations continue to decline, while small and large farms continue to increase.
Last Call to Complete 2017 Census of Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 5, 2018 Farmers’ feedback needed to help secure future funding for horticulture programs across the country.
Last Chance for New Operations to Sign Up for Ag Census Posted by Carol Miller|June 28, 2017 The Census of Agriculture, which takes place every five years, guides federal, state, and county level decisions on policies affecting growers.
Opinion: Inspiring A New Generation Of Farmers Takes Teamwork By Frank Giles|May 1, 2014 Florida Grower editor Frank Giles believes that in order to clear a path for more young producers, an “all hands on deck” mentality is mandatory.