WASHINGTON — “My vision for the future of agriculture is one that pairs our deep need for climate justice with our complementary need for racial justice,” says Aaryn Wilson, recent Plant Science undergrad from the University of Minnesota. Aaryn is part of the inaugural cohort of the Equipping Next Gen Ag and Conservation Professionals Mentorship […]

BASKERVILLE, Va. — It is a privilege for the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) to administer a scholarship program to ensure the next generation of African-American/Black and Hispanic farmers receive the training and skills that will enable them to thrive in the agricultural industry. “Higher education provides essential tools, knowledge, and resources that will allow these […]

ORONO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an eight-session series online for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20–35 who are interested in agricultural business training. Webinars are scheduled 10 a.m.–noon starting March 4 and continuing each Friday through April 22. “GenerationNext Training Series in Maine” is a comprehensive program designed […]

IRVINE, Calif. — The Organic Grower Summit, which is presented by Western Growers and the Organic Produce Network, will take place Dec. 1-2 in Monterey Calif., with the goal of showing that “organic does mean good business,” according to OPN Co-founder and Executive Vice President Tonya Antle. In the most recent episode of Voices of the Valley, […]