Sustainability

More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post

The Almond Alliance and National Pecan Federation joined other ag groups in endorsing the latest USDA pick. Learn more about the nominee. more »

Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture

When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions? Do you know how to talk about what Farm Bureau is and what it represents? Do you know how to cre... more »

Baugher Ranch Organics celebrates 40 years of almond success

Baugher Ranch Organics was founded 40 years ago by Chris and Marcie Baugher. Read more about the California organic almond powerhouse. ... more »

Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for February

The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be Feb. 5-6 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan Grape Socie... more »

MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan

Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role. In early December, MSU released a newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan for Extension, the community outreach arm of... more »

Early registration closing for Southeast regional fruit, vegetable conference

Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The Jan. 9-11 conference returns to the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. The show is bil... more »

Regenerative practices have yielded Unruh Walnut Farms big dividends in chemical savings

Unruh Walnut Farms transitioned to regenerative farming practices years ago. Learn how this move has paid big dividends in chemical savings. ... more »

Processing redefined: Meridian Growers provides an integrated, service-driven approach

Meridian Growers operates one of the newest pistachio plants in the industry. Learn about its innovative approach to processing. ... more »