GA U-Pick Veggie Season in Peak

Randall Weiseman May 4, 2011 Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Bainbridge, GA producer, Gerald Long says they will kick-off their u-pick vegetable operation this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Accepting Applications
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the opening of an application cycle for landowners to apply to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program partners with farmers and ranchers through rural lands protection easements to preserve working agricultural operations. Landowners can learn more about the program and submit […]
Support for Citrus Access to Triazine Herbicides
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) recently filed comments with federal agencies supporting continued access to the triazine herbicides simazine and atrazine for citrus and other specialty crops. The comments were submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Environmental Protection Agency regarding FWS’ draft Biological Opinion (BiOp) for Atrazine and Simazine […]