New regulations give space to tethered and confined farm animals.
H1N1 virus presents minimal health risk to pigs but farmers should take precautions.
In the aftermath of the 2009 late blight outbreak, heed these tips for preventing the fungus from appearing in next year’s crop.
Farmers’ market growth indicates consumer interest in buying local.
New National Institute of Food and Agriculture focuses on transforming its grant mechanism.
American Humane Certified launches a curriculum aimed at keeping livestock healthy.
UF managing editor Lisa Munniksma and Growing Power founder Will Allen met at the Idea Festival booth for Heine Brothers’ Coffee, a locally owned business that provides coffee grounds for Louisville’s Breaking New Grounds compost project. Read “Growing Urban Farms” about Will Allen’s visit to Lexington, Ky. What gets me out of […]
Will Allen, the face of urban farming today, makes his case for local, sustainable foods at Idea Festival.
Secretary Vilsack announces Miles McEvoy will serve as deputy administrator of the National Organic Program starting Oct. 1.
New USDA program promotes sustainable agriculture and economic opporunity through local food systems.
Keep Local Farms™ program offers financial support for small dairy farms in the northeast.
