In his new book Land Rich, Cash Poor, author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger sheds light on the harsh realities facing American family farms today. Despite owning land of high …
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced a new voluntary initiative to eliminate artificial colors from dairy products sold in K-12 schools. Under the “IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools …
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025. These workshops, scheduled …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Built by Farmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are an important part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion …
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 academic scholarships, aimed at college students pursuing degrees in agriculture. “The future of agriculture depends on strong, passionate leaders,” …
American Agriculture History Minute: Earliest Recorded One-Room Schoolhouse
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are part of American agriculture history, the Eureka Schoolhouse in Springfield, Vermont, one of the earliest recorded one-room schools …
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history. Groseclose was an ag education teacher at Blacksburg Virginia High …
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject to the …
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization has announced that its members, alumni, and supporters raised over $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day—a record for the event. Last year’s fundraiser …
USDA Ends Local Foods for Schools Program
The USDA is discontinuing two pandemic-era programs that allocated over $1 billion to help schools and food banks purchase food from local farmers and producers. Of that funding, approximately $660 …
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
The Vineyard Team has announced that applications for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship are now open through March 31. The scholarship provides financial assistance and mentorship for the children of …
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
The University of California, Davis, has launched a website and video series titled “From Labs to Lives” to showcase federally funded research and its public benefits, highlighting potential consequences of …
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for growers who want to refine their pest management strategies. The workshops, …
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications for its class 55, targeting mid-career professionals in agriculture, including growers, farmers, and horticulturalists. The 17-month intensive program, which costs over …