Help us Protect your Crops Against Spotted-wing Drosophila. What are we doing? We are conducting a national survey to better understand the impact of research conducted by land-grant university faculty on spotted wing drosophila (SWD) mitigation across the United States. Why are we doing this? To advance research efforts focused on developing more effective and […]
Continue reading...January 17, 2024 Thierry Besancon
Have A Say in Field Equipment Sanitation Research!
In an initiative to guide future solution and resources, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) has designed the Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire to begin the research process centered around field equipment sanitation. The research will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with field equipment sanitation and work toward developing solutions that are […]
Continue reading...January 12, 2024 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Upcoming Webinar on Organic Approaches for Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila
A team of researchers across the United States is studying approaches to management of spotted-wing drosophila in organic fruit crops, with funding from the USDA-Organic Research and Extension Initiative. Their annual project webinar will be held on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 2-3:30 pm Eastern Time. Please join the team members for this event that […]
Continue reading...January 8, 2024 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Free webinar: Agritourism Business Planning
Exciting News for Agritourism Entrepreneurs and farm service providers! Join a FREE webinar on January 23rd to unlock the secrets of successful business planning for agritourism businesses! 📅 Event Date: January 23, 2024 🕐 Time: 1-2 p.m. EST 🔗 Register: https://www.uvm.edu/vtrc/future-agritourism-gatherings Learn about the innovative AgPlan app, a user-friendly tool tailored for various farm […]
Continue reading...January 5, 2024 Michelle Infante-Casella
Register Today for February 6-8, NJ Ag Convention, Educational Events, & Trade Show
SO MANY NEW OFFERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2024: The 2024 NJ Ag Convention and Trade Show will be held Tuesday to Thursday, February 6-8 at Harrah’s Resort and Waterfront Conference Center 777 Harrah’s Blvd. in Atlantic City, NJ. Registration is required. The 3-day registration and VGANJ membership cost of $150 per farm for 2 persons […]
Continue reading...January 4, 2024 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crop (FSCSC) Cost Share Program
The FSCSC application period for calendar year 2023 runs from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024. Eligible specialty crop operations can apply for FSCSC by working directly with the Farm Service Agency offices at your local FSA office for details. Applications will be accepted via mail, fax, hand delivery, or electronic means. How the Food […]
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