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11/20/2025

📣 Meet Kyle Weber, the 2026 president of the Michigan State Horticultural Society

As the sixth-generation leader of MM Farms, he’s focused on supporting growers, innovation and Michigan’s tree fruit industry.

Read more about the work he's doing ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/article/kyle-weber-2026-mshs-president-michigan-tree-fruit/

11/17/2025

🍏 USApples storage update has been impacted by the federal shutdown

Michigan didn’t report Nov. 1 apple inventories, leaving the national fresh‑market total incomplete. Early figures show ~127.5 M bushels in storage and processing apples steady at 46.8 M.

Get more details now ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/news/usapple-november-2025-storage/

11/14/2025

📢 New toolkit available for organic and transitioning farms

Organic Farming Research Foundation has released a practical guide to help producers apply for the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Farmer/Rancher Grant Program, offering $15 K to $35 K for on‑farm research projects that include outreach.

🔍 The toolkit walks farmers through project planning, building research teams, designing outreach strategies and submitting proposals. Get more details now ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/news/sare-grant-toolkit-organic-farmers/

11/13/2025

🍎🌽 Two senators have introduced bipartisan bill to support U.S. specialty crop growers. The Fairness for Fruits & Vegetables Act would create an inter-agency group to monitor trade and give growers a direct channel to report unfair practices.

Check out the full story ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/news/senate-bipartisan-act-fairness-fruit-vegetables/

11/11/2025

🚜💡 From battling weeds in South Georgia to stacking pallets in the packinghouse, VidaliaOnions.com - We Ship Vidalia Onions is harnessing AI, robots and soil health practices to grow sweet Vidalia onions.

Read how Aries and Megan Haygood are blending family tradition with cutting-edge tech 👉 https://organicgrower.info/article/vidalia-onion-grower-am-farms-trials-tech-grows-organics/

11/07/2025

📌 H‑2A wages: market vs. mandate examines how wage-setting under the H‑2A agricultural guest‑worker program affects pay and labor dynamics in the farm sector. 📊🌾

➡️ Read more: https://organicgrower.info/article/h2a-wages-market-vs-mandate/

11/06/2025

📢 Attention California organic industry professionals

is now accepting applications for multiple open seats on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee (COPAC). With more than 5,400 organic operations registered in CA, this is your chance to play a direct role in guiding the state’s organic program. 🥒🍅🍇

For details and info on how to apply, visit: https://organicgrower.info/news/cdfa-organic-products-advisory-committee-vacancies-2025/

11/05/2025

🚜 Big news for ag labor: The U.S. Department of Labor is resuming its processing of H-2A applications after a pause tied to the government shutdown.

For farms relying on guest workers, this could ease mounting pressure on harvests and produce supply chains.

🔍 Read more: https://organicgrower.info/news/labor-department-resumes-h2a-application-processing/

11/04/2025

📊 Big win for the berry world: A national impact study by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council shows the blueberry industry delivers about $9.1 billion annually in economic activity — nearly $25 million every day.

Read more 🫐 ➡️ https://organicgrower.info/news/blueberry-industry-economic-study/

11/03/2025

🚜 Up to $12 B in new aid is being readied for U.S. farmers impacted by tariffs. This means support for grain, meat and other growers — and a sign that trade pressure is being watched. 🌾

Get the details now: https://organicgrower.info/news/farm-aid-tariffs-2025/

10/31/2025

🌱 Calling all early-career regenerative farmers 🌱

The Rodale Institute is accepting applications for the 2026 Good Farmer Award U.S., celebrating the next generation of soil-health champions and community builders. The grand prize includes $10,000 + an all-expenses-paid trip to the European Regenerative Organic Center in Italy.

➡️ Check out the details and info on how to apply: https://organicgrower.info/news/good-farmer-award-us-2026-applications/

10/30/2025

🔍 Webinar alert: Organic Pesticide Management

Join Michigan State University Extension on Nov. 6 from 12‑1 p.m. ET for a free Zoom session covering best practices for pesticide use in organic systems. Ideal for farmers, advisors and anyone supporting organic production.

Get details on how to secure your spot: https://organicgrower.info/news/msu-organic-pesticide-management-webinar/

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Organic Grower serves the field of the commercial organic fruit and vegetable industries, including organic growers, researchers, crop consultants, processors, packer/shippers and associations. Published four times a year, each issue features news, research, farm market ideas, grower profiles, DIY projects and more to ensure successful growing operations. Learn more by visiting organicgrower.info.