Farm Internships and Finding Land
Research at Penn State University on Farm Internships and Finding Land Penn State News published a story in late December 2013 about research on on-farm internships and [...]
Local Food
Local Most Influential Product Claim of 2012
According to the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade, “local” is the most influential product claim of 2012. 5 Reasons to “Go Local” [...]
Grants for Community Food Projects
COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the [...]
Small Farms and Local Food Summit 2012 in Oregon
The first annual Grow the Coast small farms and local food summit is THIS SATURDAY, November 3rd, 2012 at the North Coast Recreation District in Nehalem, Oregon. For a full [...]
SNAP Benefits Local Agriculture
An article from the New England Farmers Union about how Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefit local agriculture. By Annette Higby and Noah Fulmer In 1939, the [...]
Efforts to Grow Local and Regional Agriculture in New Hampshire and Vermont
USDA Press Release: Deputy Agriculture Secretary Merrigan Highlights Efforts to Grow Local and Regional Agriculture in New Hampshire and Vermont Keene, N.H., September 11, [...]
Wild Mushroom Hunting
After a very dry summer in the Midwest and in much of the nation, mushroom hunting season is upon us again. Wild mushroom hunting can be a great excuse for a tromp through [...]
Hangout to Highlight Local Food Initiatives for and by Women
USDA and White House Office of Public Engagement to Host Google+ Hangout to Highlight Local Food Initiatives On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen [...]
Farm Credit Program Reveals Top Four 2012 Agricultural Trends
Farm Credit Producing Excellence Program Reveals Top Four 2012 Agricultural Trends Top Trends Include Consumers Reconnecting with Producers, Local Food Movement, Increasing [...]
Local Food Supporters Should Work Within Current System
Press Release from Ohio State University Extension COLUMBUS, Ohio — Supporters of local foods should work within the current food distribution system to increase its [...]
© 2017 Carbon Media Group Agriculture
Your Privacy Choices