Entries by Tracy Mumma

Organic Trade Association Survey Shows Committed Young Organic Consumers

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A survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) finds that organic’s benefits to personal health and nutrition are resonating deeply with Millennials and Gen Z, making them the most committed organic consumers of any generation. In its new “Consumer Perception of USDA Organic and Competing Label Claims” study, OTA partnered with Euromonitor International to […]

Disrupted Native Bee Populations Can Rebound, Study Indicates

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Researchers at Penn State published a study that examined the effects of migratory beekeeping on native bee populations. Research showed that when managed honey bees were moved into an area, the population of native bees decreased in abundance and diversity. However, when apiaries were eventually removed, even after a period of years, native bee populations […]

Rural Roots Endowment

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Applications opened January 21, 2025. American AgCredit is partnering with the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico in the Rural Roots Endowment, which focuses on investing in the long-term viability, sustainability, and profitability of agriculture in New Mexico. The endowment will provide grants and direct funds to agriculture organizations across New Mexico. The endowment will […]

Labor for Learning Program Seeks Trainees

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Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Labor for Learning program is designed to pair beginning farmers seeking employment and additional training in farm management and production skills with experienced farmers seeking extra help on their farm. Trainee positions for the 2025 growing season are now open, offering learning experience on a wide range of different operations across […]

Frontera Farmer Foundation Grants

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Applications are due March 22, 2025. The Frontera Farmer Foundation promotes small, sustainable Midwestern farms serving the Chicago area by providing them with capital development grants. Frontera Farmer Foundation will award grants for capital improvements of up to $15,000 to small and mid-size farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin that sell their food products […]

Northeast Dairy Co-Packing Grant

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Applications are due April 10, 2025. The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is accepting applications for $1.1 million available through the Dairy Co-Packing Grant. This funding supports the development of new and expanded co-packing capabilities for processors, ultimately leading to more dairy products for consumers across the Northeast region. Funding will support training and technical […]

Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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Applications are due March 26, 2025. The Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program administered by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is designed to strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States through business and resource development and the advancement of innovative solutions or approaches to support the long-term […]

UK Study Highlights Benefits of Hedgerows

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Scientists from the University of Leeds analyzed soil samples from nine farms in the United Kingdom to find out how carbon storage under hedgerows compared to that found in adjacent grass fields. They found that the soil under hedges had increased carbon storage by almost half, compared to managed grassland, regardless of soil type, rock […]

Regenerative Agriculture Loan Pilot Program Launches

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FBN® announced the launch of its Regenerative Agriculture Financing (RAF) Land Loan pilot program. The pilot program will provide approximately 20 farmers with discounted interest rates — ranging from 0.25% to 0.5% — on newly financed land for seven years. The rate discounts will be accessible for farmers who implement sustainable soil and water health […]

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology and the Supporters of Agricultural Research Combine Forces

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The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation announced that they will combine their operations to advance agricultural science and innovation. The effort will combine SoAR’s impactful policy and research initiatives with CAST’s extensive network of experts and communication capabilities. Through their agreement, CAST will acquire SoAR’s […]