Agriculture announces opening of applications for hemp pilot projects licenses
July 5, 2019
Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores announced the availability of applications to obtain licenses for hemp research pilot projects through its website. “We’re in the execution and compliance period for several initiatives that have been routed from the start of the administration,” Flores said. “That said, we’re starting the process of research in science and […]
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Agriculture Dept. allocates $1M for drought mitigation program for livestock
July 3, 2019
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department has allocated $1 million to create an incentive program that would help mitigate the effects the drought has had on livestock in 17 municipalities of the island. Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores-Ortega signed an order authorizing the Agricultural Enterprises Development Administration (ADEA, for its initials in Spanish,) to create a mitigation […]
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Mujer Innova-Agribusiness edition underway to further sector’s recovery
June 19, 2019
Innovation and entrepreneurship platform INprende will co-host an event for women-owned agribusinesses and female farmers as part of a subsidies program created by the American Red Cross in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust. The call to participate in the program was opened during the “Women Innovating in Agriculture” event. Applications […]
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Hydroponics farm expands operations with $250K gov’t investment
June 18, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores announced the recent expansion of the F&F Hydroponics agricultural project in Ciales, with a contribution of $250,000 from the agency’s Farm Investment Program, adding 13 new jobs to the agricultural region of Utuado. The project that specializes in growing a variety of the “salanovas” lettuce variety in structures featuring a controlled […]
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Dept. of Agriculture to require expiration date for imported, local egg starting in July
June 14, 2019
With the consensus of the island’s organized egg production sector, Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores-Ortega, signed a new administrative order to require that all local and imported egg containers carry an expiration date effective July 1, 2019. At present, the imported product only contains the date when the eggs were packaged, with no expiration date for […]
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USDA Rural Development OKs $53K in grants for 4 energy projects in P.R.
June 12, 2019
USDA Rural Development is awarding 58 grants for projects in 17 states and Puerto Rico to reduce energy costs for farmers, agriculture producers and rural-based businesses and institutions. Four projects in Puerto Rico will receive a combined $53,000, the USDA revealed. USDA is providing the grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Congress […]
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Caribbean Produce Exchange formalizes agricultural trade plan between P.R./NY
May 14, 2019
Consumer and fresh products distributor Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. announced the visit of New York State Agriculture Secretary Richard Ball to evaluate growth opportunities and validate the strategic alliance agreed between the company and the Government of New York agreed to in 2017. The strategy seeks to achieve an increase in the commercial agricultural trade […]
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P.R.’s hemp regulations to be submitted to USDA in June for review
May 2, 2019
Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores-Ortega said the agency should be ready in June to submit a draft of the proposed regulations for commercial production of industrial hemp on the island. In an interview on 1140, during the “En Una Hora” program — in which News is my Business participates — the government official said […]
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Tres Monjitas pumps $1.8M into Mayagüez distribution center
March 29, 2019
Vaquería Tres Monjitas inaugurated a new distribution center in Mayagüez, in which it invested $1.8 million to expand its operation in the western area and supply the regions’ market quicker and more efficiently, company officials said. The new 20,000 square-foot facility, including 8,000 square feet of refrigerated space, has the capacity to store 500 tons […]
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Agrohack conference to focus on future of food, medicinal cannabis
March 20, 2019
With the purpose of advancing the agriculture industry through innovation, the most important conference on agricultural innovation and technology will take place on Saturday, April 6, in the Puerto Rico Convention Center, organizers announced. As in previous years, the event will connect, empower and strengthen relationships in and outside the industry to boost its contribution […]
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World Central Kitchen opens new round of Plow to Plate grants program in P.R.
March 18, 2019
World Central Kitchen has announced the opening of a new call to apply for financial grants and technical assistance from the organization’s Plow to Plate support platform launched in 2018. The application and submission cycle to request funds and technical training begins March 15 and closes April 15, 2019, the nonprofit said. The program will […]
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World Central Kitchen secures additional $4M for P.R. projects thru ’23
February 1, 2019
World Central Kitchen Puerto Rico made a commitment with the Clinton Foundation to add $4 million in funds that will be used exclusively in Puerto Rico with the mission of promoting sustainable agriculture projects on the island under the “Plow to Plate” support platform, the nonprofit announced. “Plow to Plate” offers financial support and training […]
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Forteza Caribbean Chocolate to boost cocoa harvests to produce fine chocolate in PR
January 28, 2019
Forteza Caribbean Chocolate announced the implementation of a plan to produce and distribute among local farmers some 12,000 high-performance cocoa trees through 2020, with the support of the Puerto Rico Agriculture Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The company said the addition of the new trees should lead to the creation of 100 to […]
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World Central Kitchen unveils ‘Plow to Plate’ program to boost local agriculture
January 16, 2019
World Central Kitchen Puerto Rico unveiled an integral support platform to promote sustainable agriculture projects on the island, called “Plow to Plate.” The program, supported by World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to fighting world hunger and poverty founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés — offers financial support and training to […]
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12 farmers receive $1K each from Red Cross, Science Trust
December 11, 2018
The program will offer micro-grants to 450 farmers on the island and will be dedicated to supporting small farmers in their post-María recovery.
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