…will strengthen the California dairy market and enhance research opportunities for students in the agricultural field. “Fresno State continues to grow the next generation of innovative dairymen and women,” he…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…the bill. “We protect workers from a rule that would eliminate freelance opportunities for sixty-four million American men, women, seniors and others.” Some ag groups that are watching the process…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
Farmer holding a corncob in his corn field By robert_g/DepositPhotos image A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
Updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are receiving mixed responses. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has celebrated the updates to the WIC…
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
…(IDFA) expressed disappointment in Tuesday’s final rule to update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC. The final rule maintains the proposed rule’s cuts to…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
Continuing mentorship opportunities for women in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alltech is proud to continue partnering with the “Women in Food & Agriculture Program.” Applications…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
…technologies and innovations. Entertainment including live cooking demonstrations and workshops will take place in the World Ag Women pavilion all three days. Ride & Drives and live demonstrations will be…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…day to get the best food to you and your family. We’ll explore everything from agriculture misinformation, women changing the industry, fieldworkers’ stories, scientific developments and, of course, technological innovations….
WIC Program at Risk
…for nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or WIC. WIC provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…Ranking Member. Chairman Glenn G.T. Thompson started the conversation by emphasizing how important the Farm Bill is. “Now, these men and women have struggled with fractured supply chains, considerable input…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…on rural communities. Critics argue that the herbicide strategy lacks accurate information on the locations of endangered species, making it difficult to implement effective protections. American Agri-Women (AAW) President Heather…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…seven million pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who count on WIC. Also, as we discussed, new loans would not be available for farmers. They also wouldn’t be available…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). “You have a very lopsided farm bill every time it comes up…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico-At-Large) introduced bipartisan legislation to support women farmers and ranchers in Maine and across the United States. These lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act. The legislation…