USDA announced the selection of 17 new grant recipients for more than $5.2 million in Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grants through the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). WASHINGTON, July 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department…
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. It’s not inevitable though, and our mood could be altered by the foods we eat. How we handle stress is very much down to the individual, but we can learn…
At Village Farms Fresh, we are committed to fostering connections among our community, education, and sustainable agriculture. Over the past six months, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with local school districts in the Big Bend region of Texas to…
Join us on July 17 for OHCEAC’s 3rd Annual CEA Conference: “Advancement in CEA Automation and Crop Management” Controlled Environment Agricultural Research Complex (CEARC)The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH, USA In-Person Registration: $180Online Registration: $115Please visit the OHCEAC conference website to register. …
Ice cream would not be ice cream without Vanilla. I am fortunate to have the most famous Scottish ice cream parlor on my doorstep. Nardini’s in Largs, is an institution and draws people from across the world, even Chris Higgins…
Have you heard about the National Urban Agriculture Conference happening Aug. 4-6 in Detroit, MI? Through the conference, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, along with lead organizer NUag Initiative, seeks to build stronger connections between USDA programs and those working…
Globally, there is significant attention on food security, safety, and the role of technology in making horticulture more sustainable. GreenTech Amsterdam was the epicenter of the horticulture industry last week. Despite the challenges facing the industry, innovation continues to thrive,…
Many of us drink coffee because it makes us feel good and gives us a boost in the morning. Caffeine, the active ingredient in coffee has a number of positive effects, including increased alertness, which it does by blocking a…
Researchers, growers, and manufacturers convene to share expertise and research under the theme of dynamic lighting. ITHACA, NY June 14, 2024 – The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium is thrilled to announce the 2024 GLASE Summit will take place on…
Yesterday marked the opening of GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 at the RAI Convention Centre. With one day to go, topics such as ‘Urban food supply’, ‘Reducing food waste’ and ‘Farmer training’ will be discussed in various knowledge sessions. Vision Stage: Thursday…
