Entries by Tracy Mumma

Survey Reveals Local Food Buying Priorities

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Local Food Research Center released a report titled Why Buy Local? that presents results of a survey of Western North Carolina residents about how they shop […]

Western IPM Center Annual Grants

Proposals are due by December 5, 2025. The Western IPM Center offers grants up to $40,000 for IPM Project Initiation, Work Groups, or Outreach and Implementation. The total amount available […]

North Central SARE Seeking Grant Reviewers

North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is seeking reviewers for several of its grant programs. Review committees review proposals, discuss the proposals on a conference call or […]

Feature Highlights Non-Chemical Weed Control Practices

A feature in Farm Progress highlighted five non-chemical weed control practices that both conventional and organic farmers can use to manage challenging weeds and reduce chemical costs. Although some non-chemical […]