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New tool helps users track fruit-plant readiness for growing season

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Purdue University’s Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) has launched its new interactive chilling hours tool. Growers now can more closely monitor accumulated chilling hours, an important factor that tracks how long fruit plants have been exposed to an ideal range of cool temperatures... Read More

Release: NSAC Publishes Unsustainable: State of the Farm Safety Net

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 9:51am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

press@sustainableagriculture.net

Tel. 347.563.6408

Release: NSAC Publishes Unsustainable: State of the Farm Safety Net ... Read More

USDA Launches Their First Digital Service Fellows Program Advancing The Department’s Technology Workforce

USDA Blog

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 9:20am

The United States Department of Agriculture Digital Service (USDA DS) is a program designed to cultivate and grow a community of multidisciplinary teams to create human-centered solutions that deliver simple, seamless, and secure technology and customer experiences across USDA. USDA DS seeks to...

Indiana Small Farm Conference to take place Feb. 29 through March 1 at Hendricks County Fairgrounds

Purdue University Agriculture News

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 12:00am

There’s still time to register for the 2024 Indiana Small Farm Conference. The 12th annual conference and trade show will take place Feb. 29 through March 1 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville.

Ertharin Cousin: Improving Social Equity in the Food and Agriculture Industry

USDA Blog

Friday, February 16, 2024 - 4:47pm

True sustainability in the agriculture industry starts with equity. When we take steps to recognize the challenges members in our community face around issues of equity – when we are committed to providing all farmers and farmworkers an equal chance of success and prosperity—we are building a...

RFA Roundup: Spring 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Funding Opportunities

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 4:45pm

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera

With spring on the horizon, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a number of funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture. This blog post outlines the funding guidelines, application deadlines, and program requirements for a range of food and...

NSAC Members Meet in DC for Annual Meeting

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 1:40pm

NSAC members meet with SAC members on the Hill!

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) members gathered in Washington, DC between January 29 and February 1, 2024, to work together on the coalition’s campaigns and strategy for the following months. The event culminated with a visit...

Farmer veteran to speak at 2024 AgrAbility National Training Workshop

Purdue University Agriculture News

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 12:00am

The National AgrAbility Project (NAP), headquartered at Purdue University, invites farmers, ranchers and agriculture professionals to the 2024 AgrAbility National Training Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia, to address issues of disability in agriculture.

APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Program Recognizes Black History Month – “African Americans and the Arts”

USDA Blog

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:41am

The 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” intersects with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Program’s dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we celebrate African Americans’ artistic...

Celebrating Black History at Black Seeds Urban Farm

USDA Blog

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 9:43am

Black History Month is a time of celebration, education, and reflection at Black Seeds Urban Farm, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Bobby and Derravia Rich started the community garden to provide local, organic fruits, vegetables, and nuts to...