Registration for the Cultivating Change local farm grant program will open Sept. 1.
The program is administered by Greener Fields Together, a sustainability program created and administered by Pro*Act and its national network of independently owned local operators, according to the group's website.
Grant amounts from $3,000 to $10,000 will be funded on an annual basis to qualifying growers via an online voting platform and industry review panel, according to a news release.
FMI reveals 2024 Store Manager Awards finalists, highlighting exceptional sales, leadership and community service, with a People's Pick competition opening April 29th and an award ceremony on May 9th.
Retailers can capture significant California cherry sales by promoting “pedal to the metal” to the end of the season, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.
A research report from Skyquest released this year forecasts the U.S. cold storage market will grow from $43.2 billion in 2023 to $118.8 billion by 2031.