Hear from federal experts online July 21 about the opportunities that exist for farmers and ranchers in rural communities to begin their business journey. Learn about online tools available from the USDA and SBA to help you start, grow and succeed in your farming, ranching or related business. Topics covered include: How to access funding Developing business acumen Where to find local assistance Basics of selling to the government Participants…
National produce distributor PRO*ACT invites qualifying local farms to apply for up to $30,000 from their grant program, Cultivating Change. The program offers a total of $85,000 to farms looking to fund new and innovative projects, The application process is currently open through Dec. 15. Afterwards, a group of industry professionals will conduct a panel review, while the general public votes on their favorites. Both voting and panel review will…
Pitaya Farms growing in Raymondville Exotic in looks and name, dragon fruit is grown on structures similar to those found in vineyards. Chuck Taylor, owner of Pitaya Farms of Texas LLC, west of Raymondville, said dragon fruit is actually the domesticated version of the pitaya, a native cactus which originated in Mexico and central America and was transported to Asia, where it acquired the dragon fruit label. Pitaya Farms harvested…