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May

What’s inside the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 15, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On April 17, the USDA unveiled details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for agriculture, which includes $16 billion in direct support to agricultural producers and $3 billion to purchase and distribute agriculture products to Americans in need. Read a summary of these two main components.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: administration, ag expenses, community support, cost of production, crop expenses, dairy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, legislation, livestock, market access, produce management, usda, vegetable production
3
Jul

Support local producers: Buy local

July 03, 2018

By: Kristie Matuszewski

Summer is in full swing, and with it, local farmers and fishermen are hard at work producing the fresh, quality agricultural and seafood products we all enjoy. Celebrate the bounty of Northeast agriculture by visiting local farmers’ market and ag retail locations.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag retail, commercial fishing, community support, dairy, economy, farm business, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, produce management, vegetable production, wine production, wineries
17
Apr

Apple Industry Outlook: 2018 and Beyond

April 17, 2018

By: Desmond O'Rourke

Since 2000, the U.S. apple industry has been in a state of continual change. Desmond O'Rourke, consultant of food marketing and international trade, discusses this changing industry environment in this outlook as well as future challenges and opportunities for the apple industry.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, local food, produce management, production
22
Jun

Support local producers: Buy local

June 22, 2017

By: Kristie Matuszewski

As summer kicks into full swing, more farm fresh products are coming into season across the Northeast, and with that, roadside farm stands, farmers’ markets, wineries and other retail location are gearing up to provide fresh, local, affordable farm products to consumers.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, ag retail, ag revenue, community support, dairy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, market access, produce management, vegetable production