Season in Review: Blueberry Growers Can Learn More About Last Year During Annual Conference

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By Clint Thompson One of the featured presentations at the upcoming Florida Blueberry Growers Association Fall Conference and Trade Show will be a recap of the past season as well as what producers can look forward to next year with regards to pest and disease management and labor concerns. Doug Phillips, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences …

From Corn Mazes to Pumpkin Patches, Find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina

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As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina, and fall is a perfect time for people to get out and experience it,” said Jackie Moore, agritourism marketing specialist at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and director of …

South Florida Leaders to Honor Miami-Dade County Farmers Month at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center

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On Nov. 4, South Florida leaders and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will commemorate Miami-Dade County Farmers Month during the 9th annual One Night in the Tropics. This premier philanthropic event will pay homage to those who harvest the fields of food that feed our communities. At the same time, it will raise funds for the University …

Registration Open for 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention

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The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has announced that general registration is open for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention. The convention will be held Jan. 19-24, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. “New Frontiers” is the theme of AFBF’s 105th consecutive convention, a “can’t miss” event that offers attendees unique insights on the policies and perspectives that will affect …

Don’t Forget! Registration Still Open for Florida Ag Expo Event

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By Clint Thompson AgNet Media reminds those interested in attending this year’s Florida Ag Expo that registration is still ongoing for the event, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Josh McGill, show director for AgNet Media provides more information for those thinking about attending the event at the University of Florida Institute of Food and …

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Producer Panel Discussion Part of Upcoming Florida Blueberry Conference

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By Clint Thompson Labor remains a contentious issue for specialty crop producers in the Southeast. It will be highlighted during the upcoming Florida Blueberry Growers Association Conference and Trade Show. “It’s a topic with some really high interest among growers,” said Doug Phillips, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) blueberry Extension coordinator. It has been widely …

Florida Ag Expo to Feature Tailgating Experience for Exhibitors, Attendees

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By Clint Thompson The upcoming Florida Ag Expo event, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, will feature a new format for interested attendees. Instead of a typical tradeshow, the one-day Expo will host a tailgating experience for participating exhibitors and those attending the event. It was a concept that was well received at the Florida Grower Citrus Show in Fort Pierce, …

AFVGA Annual Conference, Tradeshow Scheduled for Feb. 14-16, 2024

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By Clint Thompson Alabama fruit and vegetable growers and industry leaders should mark their calendars for the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) annual conference and tradeshow, which is set for Feb. 14-16, 2024. Once again, the event is scheduled to take place at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Blake Thaxton, executive director of …