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Part 1: Brief History of Farmers Markets in the United States
The Office of Food Justice is introducing a three-part blog series on the history of Farmers Markets in the U.S., Massachusetts, and Boston. This first post examines the evolution of Farmers Markets from the 1600s to the present day! Farmers...

Okra Enters Peak Harvest Season in Jiangyi Village, Jiangsu Province
NANTONG, China, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jiangyi Village in Liuqiao Town, Tongzhou District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, has entered the peak harvest season for its 4.93 hectares of okra. According to the Jiangyi Village Committee,...

When and How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds: Tips from American Meadows Experts
Learn when and how to harvest sunflower seeds for planting, roasting, or feeding birds — expert tips from the gardening specialists at American Meadows SHELBURNE, VT, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As late summer arrives...

Rosedale Farms and Vineyards Named 2025 Century Farm
Press Releases 08/01/2025 Rosedale Farms and Vineyards Named 2025 Century Farm Simsbury Operation Established in 1920 (HARTFORD, CT) – During Plant Science Day hosted by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station on Wednesday, August 6, 2025,...

Healing Harvest Garden lives up to its name
In 2015, the Veteran’s Healing Harvest Garden at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) blossomed into life. A project that began with just three raised beds soon became a source of fresh produce for Veterans and the community. The...

Secretary Naig Presents The Big Show’s Bob Quinn with the 200th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Farm Broadcaster Celebrated for Four Decades of Dedication to Iowa’s Agricultural Community DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today presented the 200th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Bob Quinn of The...

Spirulina Source Releases New Video on Automating a Spirulina Microalgae Farm
10 ways automating a small spirulina farm can lower operating costs and raise productivity and quality RICHMOND, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Operating spirulina farm, from growing a live algae culture to production...

Fair Oaks Farms Announces 2025 Harvest Season
Apple picking, pumpkin festivals, and family farm fun await visitors from August through November FAIR OAKS, IN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fair Oaks Farms invites families to celebrate harvest season with apple,...

Orchard Tractors Market Poised for Growth with Sustainable Mechanization and Precision Farming Solutions
Global outlook highlights efficiency, electrification, and regional expansion driving orchard tractor adoption from 2025 to 2035 NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Orchard Tractors Market, valued at USD 12.8...

Luxury Farm Retreat in Bucks County Pennsylvania Sees Rising Demand from Agricultural Lifestyle Seekers
Sheeps Landing, a 40-acre estate blending rustic farm life with five-star elegance for film crews, A-list guests, and urbanites exploring estate ownership. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nestled in Bucks...

$1.35 Million Available for Farm to School in Minnesota
Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family childcare providers looking to serve locally sourced meals can apply for funding now through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School and...

Agriculture on South African farmers US exports performance for second quarter
The South African agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable growth and resilience in the face of significant global trade headwinds, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen notes as recent data show South Africa’s exports have not only...

West Africa Micro Irrigation Systems Market Share, Sales Volume, Price Analysis Report 2025 | Toro Company, Netafim
The West Africa Micro Irrigation Systems Market is estimated to be valued at USD 362.4 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,157.1 Mn by 2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new comprehensive research...

Fraser Valley poultry farmers get help to prevent avian flu
CANADA, August 15 - Approximately 75 poultry farms in the Fraser Valley will be upgrading their barns to reduce the risk of avian influenza and to support the supply of B.C. eggs and chicken that families throughout the province depend on as a...

Kiko bares plans to increase crop insurance for farmers
PHILIPPINES, August 15 - Press Release August 15, 2025 KIKO BARES PLANS TO INCREASE CROP INSURANCE FOR FARMERS Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has plans to increase the crop insurance for farmers as he lamented the adverse impact of natural...

Secretary Naig to Present the Gieselman Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Louisa County farm family to be recognized at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Gieselman Family of Louisa County on Friday,...

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to 40 Farm Families at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
Prestigious award recognizes farmers who are leaders in conservation and water quality DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director...

2025 Harvest Season Underway in Saskatchewan
CANADA, August 12 - Released on August 12, 2025 Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kelvington-Wadena Chris Beaudry, officially kicked off harvest 2025 in Saskatchewan....

Farmers must be organized, capacitated with DA extension services down to the municipal level to maximize government support--Pangilinan
PHILIPPINES, August 3 - Press Release August 3, 2025 FARMERS MUST BE ORGANIZED, CAPACITATED WITH DA EXTENSION SERVICES DOWN TO THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL TO MAXIMIZE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT--PANGILINAN Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan called for the...

Windfall Bio’s FOUNDATION Fertilizer Earns OMRI Listing for Use in Organic Farming
Certification milestone provides organic growers with a non-animal-derived, high-nitrogen solution that fills a critical gap in the current organic fertilizer landscape Derived from methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere,...