- The Natural Resources Defense Council announced nominations for its 2nd annual Growing Green Awards. New this year is a “Water Steward” category. Applications are due Dec. 4, 2009, and a $10,000 prize will go to the winning green Food Producer.
- A group of some 50 produce industry leaders have come together to begin work on a major initiative to drive harmonization of standards and audits for Good Agricultural Practices. Click here for more information and a list of steering committee members.
- Washington State University Extension Ferry County director Daniel L. Fagerlie has received the Award for Excellence in Extension from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.
- Dr. Hugh McCampbell, Sweetwater, Tenn., is the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association top recruiter for fiscal year 2009.
