eNEWS
June 2009
USDA Announces $50 million for transitioning and organic farmers through EQIP - June 12 deadline to apply
Certification Cost Share Program reimburses growers for certification costs
Food safety policy update
Workshops and demo farm day bring growers to South and Central Florida
Consumer attitudes, marketing opportunities for transitional produce part of upcoming research
Social justice project aims to improve the quality of life of farmers and farm workers
FOG receives grant from Yes to Carrots Seed Fund for GIFT Gardens, begins work on USDA Community Food Planning Grant
UF Research: Amending soil with silicon to enhance disease resistance
USDA conducting first-ever organic survey
FOG welcomes new staff