How This First Generation Farmer Shows Grit, Guts, and a Love for the Earth By Dianne Munson|May 29, 2024 Emma Jagoz started Moon Valley Farm from scratch and now manages a profitable business that employs 20 people. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Cheers To Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Its New Fourteen Acres Farm Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 1, 2022 Texas-based spirits producer launches farm operation for its employees. Check out what’s growing on at its distillery and how it feeds a larger cause.
How Big Business on a Small Farm Is Done By Carol Miller|October 6, 2021 Park Ridge Organics’ Robyn Calvey supports herself and three full-time staff on less than 10 acres. Here’s how she does it.
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Ending Posted by Carol Miller|April 21, 2021 USDA will reallocate the money to existing programs, including a recent fresh produce box one.
How CSA Is Growing To Be a Berry Good Sales Opportunity By John R. Clark|December 8, 2020 The marketing mode of community supported agriculture is all about taking it to the people. And folks want fresh berries.
A Vegetable Farm Reinvents Itself to Weather the Pandemic By Carol Miller|June 3, 2020 Until now, organic grower Stoneboat Farm depended on restaurant sales. Here’s how they’ve redefined themselves in 2020.
Food Hubs Helping Connect Agriculture And Urban Communities By Frank Giles|October 17, 2016 Northeast Florida farmers collaborate to teach consumers about farming, while providing high-quality produce to local buyers.
Small Producers Talk Profits By Rosemary Gordon|April 28, 2016 Four growers from across the country discuss the importance of knowing your customer, how to handle money, and being the face of your farm.
Grants For Local Food Systems Available Posted by Christina Herrick|March 26, 2016 $26 Million in funding is available for farmers markets, agritourism, CSAs, and more.
USDA Funds Used To Start Minnesota Farm By Julie MacSwain|March 19, 2014 Organic vegetable farm uses conservation to make each acre count.
Scientists ID Citrus Cultivars Cut Out For Battle Against Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2013 University of Florida researchers have some encouraging results in the battle against HLB or citrus greening. They have […]
Support Set For Wider Citrus Selection By Peter Chaires|August 23, 2013 The process of evaluating promising new citrus selections is changing rapidly. In Florida, disease pressure and competitive forces […]
Florida Citrus Community Goes All In Against HLB By Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2013 If there is indeed strength in numbers, then the Florida citrus industry should be in good position to […]
Rapid Evaluation Concept For Citrus Growing Up Fast By Peter Chaires|February 1, 2013 The juvenility phase of new citrus hybrids and selections creates a frustrating bottleneck for citrus breeding programs. Breeders […]
Citrus Fruit Quality Variations Affecting Planting Decisions By Peter Chaires|January 1, 2013 Many citrus growers look to their nursery for guidance in making planting decisions and evaluating variety options. Often, […]
Here’s Your Chance To Size Up New Citrus By Peter Chaires|October 1, 2012 The 2012-2013 UF/IFAS citrus variety display dates have been locked in. Nurseries and growers should put these dates […]
