Shuman Farms is looking forward to the 2024 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, set to take place October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s event is particularly special for Shuman Farms, as the show’s location in Atlanta brings the company’s passion for produce and football together in...
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AFT Celebrates National Farmers Day With Over $700,000 Awarded To Farmers And Ranchers Nationwide
American Farmland Trust is proud to announce the disbursement of over $700,000 to 139 farmers across the United States through this year's Brighter Future Fund. The milestone brings the total amount awarded since the program's launch in 2020 to new heights, showcasing AFT's ongoing commitment to...
Healthy Family Project Shines A Spotlight On Fresh Produce At FNCE 2024
Second Annual Fruit & Veggie Trivia Unites Dietitians for an Evening of Fun, Learning, & Giving BackHealthy Family Project, an advocate for healthy eating and family wellness, welcomed more than100 dietitians to its second annual Fruit & Veggie Trivia Night during the Food Nutrition...
Experience National Farmers Day Live: Join Organic Valley’s Virtual Farm Tour!
Join small organic family farms live from multiple states on Oct. 11 for an all-day celebration and interactive livestream!To celebrate National Farmers Day, Organic Valley is bringing a firsthand farm experience to viewers live from small organic family farms, coast to coast, all day long. Anyone...
Revolutionizing Farming: UF/IFAS Researchers Create AI-Driven Weed Sprayer To Protect Tomatoes And Peppers
Written by: Brad Buck Brad is a senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications. A huge Gator fan, Brad grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding great stories to tell.First, University of Florida scientists developed technology to kill weeds, instead of strawberries....
Cows And Solar Panels? In A New Jersey First, Project Melds Farming With Electricity Generation
Written by: Kitta MacPherson, Senior Public Relations Specialist, Rutgers University An experienced and prolific journalist and editor, Kitta shares her deep knowledge and passion for a variety of different sciences through her many insightful articles.Federal, state and university officials are...
SEPC Cares Activation In Wake Of Hurricane Helene
Due to the overwhelming need for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, SEPC is reaching out to our members for donations to Samaritan’s Purse. Hurricane Helene hit Florida with 140-mph gusts, the strongest recorded storm to ever hit the Big Bend region, continuing to wreak havoc as it...
New MSU Research Shows How Some Agriculture Practices Impact Food Safety, Health
Agriculture is the world’s largest industry. It employs more than one billion people and generates over $1.3 trillion dollars’ worth of food annually, but some farm practices have serious negative impacts on the environment, which is why sustainable agricultural practices have been championed. In...
UK Nutrition Experts Have Many Ties To Food Companies: Conflicted Interests, Anyone?
About Marion Nestle Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at...
AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy Emphasizes Need For Accessible Mental Health Resources For Farmers At NASDA Annual Meeting
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy as a featured speaker during the Rural Development and Financial Security Committee meeting at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. Roy delivered an impactful presentation on addressing farm stress, highlighting...