education
Potato LEAF scholarship applications open, accepted until June 14
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is now accepting applications for its annual graduate-level academic scholar... READ MORE »
NPGA scholarship applications being accepted until May 13
Applications for Northland Potato Growers Association college scholarships are being accepted until May 13. Sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaug... READ MORE »
NPC summer meeting going virtual again, PILI alumni summit planned
The National Potato Council’s (NPC) summer meeting will be virtual again in 2021 due to ongoing pandemic-caused travel challenges. The virtual ev... READ MORE »
TOMRA Food launches Packhouse Academy education platform
TOMRA Food has launched the most comprehensive online learning resource for packhouse professionals in the fresh produce industry. Packhouse Academy, ... READ MORE »
Women’s farm-business improvement series coming from University of Idaho
University of Idaho Extension will offer Southern Idaho Annie’s Project, a six-week, online course, to help Southern Idaho farm and ranch women to b... READ MORE »
Miller Research to hold series of virtual potato disease, pest management webinars
Idaho-based Miller Research is planning a series of one-hour virtual webinars in February to address various topics on potato disease and pest managem... READ MORE »
Washington State University to host free no-till symposium
The Washington State University Extension and Oregon Tilth will hold a Zoom virtual symposium on no-till agriculture Feb. 24-25, 2021. Extension in... READ MORE »
USDA announces focus on Agricultural Outlook Forum
The USDA has announced details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on Feb. 18-19. The Agricultural Outloo... READ MORE »
Column: Virtual Potato Expo provides unique opportunities
I’ve worked in trade publications for six years and communications for more than 15. So, I’ve been to a fair share of trade shows and conferences.... READ MORE »
Soil Health Academy adding virtual learning platform
The Soil Health Academy is taking their three-day regenerative agriculture school programs virtual through "Regen 101." Soil Health Academy creator... READ MORE »
