On September 27, 2023, environmental law organization ClientEarth released a report highlighting the growing potential for legal risk associated with biodiversity loss in the agriculture and seafood sectors, the currently applicable legislation, and ways to help mitigate risk. In a…
Tom Paine (L) and Governor Phil Scott. Courtesy photos VAAFM Vermont Christmas Tree Farms Integral to State’s Rural Economy and Brand Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts visited Paine’s Tree Farm in Morrisville today to…
Maker’s Mark filled its first Regenified Certified barrel in support of regenerative farming. (Photo: Beam Suntory) On Wednesday, Beam Suntory announced that Maker’s Mark filled its first Certified Regenified Barrel, which served as tangible proof of the bourbon brand’s commitment…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Season two of a Penn State Extension podcast — “Farm Stress Real Talk” — is now available. The podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress.…
Posted by Alexandra Nseir, USDA NASS Public Affairs Specialist in Research and Science Nov 28, 2023 The holiday season and end of the year is a time for gratitude, reflection and hopes for the upcoming year. At USDA’s National Agricultural…
Rural Farmers: Have your say on the net zero sector plan for agriculture Nov 27 2023 Updated 3 hours ago A NEW farmer survey aims to discover how farmers are already reducing their emissions, and find out where governments can…
Problems could hit the industry and cause devastating financial losses. WESTERN PRODUCER — What could go wrong for Canada’s hog farmers? How about: African swine fever foot-and-mouth disease regulated country-of-origin labelling in the United States …
It’s been a difficult 2023 with drought affecting nearly every sector of Missouri’s agriculture industry. As for some of Missouri’s Christmas tree farms, they, too, are struggling. Troy Bollinger with Bollinger Farms in Bonne Terre said it has been a rough year.…
FLORIDA, November 20, 2023 – Island Grove LLC, a prominent blueberry farm, nursery and winery corporation- renowned for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, proudly announces that it has been honored with the Wilton Simpson Commissioner of…
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI’S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD — Legislation changing the minimum amount of coverage farm mutual insurance companies are required to provide, supported by State Senator Paul Faraci, was signed into law Friday. “Adequate reinsurance allows…