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Dia Latino at the King Street Farmer’s Market and the Upcoming Winter Market!
Published: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:30 am Updated: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:30 am Come and honor the rich cultural heritage of Latino communities in the High Country at the Tuesday Farmers Market! This Tuesday, October 7th, community...

New Milk Processing Unit helps Wangphu farmers earn steady income, Samdrup Jongkhar
Dairy farmers in Wangphu chiwog under Samdrup Jongkhar no longer have to worry about their milk going to waste. With the recent establishment of a milk-processing unit in the village, farmers now have a reliable market to sell their produce and...
Ky Dept. of Agriculture awarded $345,000 for specialty crop support
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $345,544.81 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) as part of a $79.2 million investment to increase opportunities...
Female farmer encourages women to join ARAF shows
A young female livestock farmer at the ARAF Trade Fair urged her peers to participate in agricultural shows and overcome challenges. The four-day ARAF trade fair at Usakos provided a platform for farmers to showcase their livestock at the...

Shutdown leaves Alabama farmers hoping for quick resolution
Alabama farmers are grappling with the impact of a national government shutdown and global tariffs. Rising costs and closed federal offices are adding strain to an already challenging environment. Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate...

Food: FG distributes inputs to smallholder farmers in Bauchi
By Ahmed Kaigama The Federal Government (FG) has distributed agricultural inputs and equipment to smallholder farmers in Bauchi State. Speaking at the inauguration of the distribution on Friday in Bauchi, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of...
Cocoa Farmers Applaud Government for GH¢400 Producer Price Increment, Call for Timely Support Measures
On behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire members of the Cocoa, Coffee and Sheanut farmers Association wish to express our appreciation to the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Cocoa board (COCODOB) for the increment of the...

Statement by Chairman of the 121st Special Meeting of COTED on Agriculture, the Hon. Indar Weir, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Barbados | St. Kitts and Nevis| 2 October 2025
I am pleased to report to the people of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that the 121st Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED – Agriculture), held during Caribbean Week of Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis, has...

Second phase of Salford’s Farmer Norton development will create 185 new homes
ECF has submitted plans for 185 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on the western portion of the Farmer Norton car park on Cleminson Street in Salford. Farmer Norton Phase 2 follows plans being submitted for the first phase earlier this...
Meals on Wheels to begin buying fresh produce from local farmers
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After more than half a century of service, Berkeley County Meals on Wheels is getting fresh. MOW announced this week they have begun buying fresh produce from local...

How This Agtech Startup Is Accelerating AI-First Autonomy For Agriculture
Bonsai CEO Tyler Niday Bonsai Robotics When Tyler Niday watched farmers in California’s almond orchards struggle to find enough workers to keep up with harvest demands, he saw both a problem and an opportunity. Drawing on his background in agtech...

Enjoy the Farmer Mike's U-Pick fall festival in Bonita or Fort Myers
Nothing says "fall" more than a trip to a pumpkin patch. At Farmer Mike's U-Pick, you'll have a chance to pick your own pumpkins, sunflowers and more. The farm is hosting its 11th annual fall festival this year, which includes one free mini...

Keri Farmer Named Concordia High School Student of the Month for October
Local Written By: Press Release from Concordia Junior/Senior High School Published Date: 10-03-2025 Concordia High School faculty, staff and student leaders have selected Keri Farmer as Concordia High School’s Student of the Month for October....

SKITTLES - Lodge Farmers stutter in Redditch Skittles League
LODGE Farmers surrendered an early lead to draw with The Borough in the latest round of action in the Redditch Skittles League. The defending champions opened up a 15-pin lead after the first two legs only for the Borough to score 73 pins in leg...

Bumper paddy harvest to come with serious challenges for Telangana farmers
Telangana is poised for a record paddy harvest thanks to a favourable monsoon, but farmers face mounting challenges. Escalating input costs, urea shortages, and a nationwide rice glut have driven prices below MSP, threatening profits. Hyderabad:...

'We've lost a lot of contracts': GOP senator admits Trump trade policy now hurting farmers
China’s recent boycott of American soybeans may end up costing American farmers billions of dollars, and, according to one Republican senator, blame should be placed directly on President Donald Trump’s trade policy. “China is just not budging on...

Festus Farmers Market is set to debut on Saturday
A new Festus Farmers Market will debut on Saturday morning. The market is sponsored by the Festus Main Street Association. The Festus Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday in October on the parking lot at the intersection...

Deputy Agriculture Minister collects data on clove Cs-137 report
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono responded to a report by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding alleged contamination of Indonesian cloves with radioactive Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Sudaryono, who also...
Free WIC Farmers Market Vouchers for a Limited Time
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — For a limited time, WIC participants can get a free Farmers Market Voucher. The Shenandoah WIC Program announced the vouchers are available to WIC Participants...