An agriculture company is finding new ways to encourage youth involved with ag. AgNet West Intern Allison Rosa has the details.
USDA and 1890 Schools Partner in Centers of Excellence
The partnership between USDA and 1890 land-grant universities will soon include three Centers of Excellence. USDA & 1890’s schools
California Milk Advisory Board Young dairy farmers and FFA Competition
Young dairy farmers and FFA members are among those invited to compete in a competition sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board. Allison Rosa has more.
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making a $1 million initial investment to support three Centers of Excellence with the Council of 1890 Colleges, building and strengthening …
New Learning Tools for Children
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for agriculture has launched a program teaching children about where their food comes from. Cathy Isom explains it. Food Farm
Agri View: Good Choices
Everett Griner talks about careers in agriculture expanding in today’s Agri View. Good Choices
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) have partnered to offer free informational workshops regarding the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program …
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall.
Smithsonian Exhibit Showcases Agriculture
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is taking visitors back in time. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the exhibit showcasing decades of changes in Agriculture. Smithsonian Ag Exhibit …
“Friends of the Range” From the Growing California Video Series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Friends of the Range,” a profile of a brother-sister ranching partnership and their extensive family …
KCFB’s Young Farmers and Ranchers to host Farmers Market July 11, 2015
Kern County Farm Bureau is happy to announce their Young Farmers and Ranchers (“YF&R”) Farmer’s Market scheduled for Saturday, J uly 11. YF&R, a group compiled of around thirty young …
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
Groundwater management and agricultural land trends will be the topics of discussion at the next California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) meeting on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015. The …
Commodity Message Key to Misinformation Fight
Part of the battle against food safety misinformation can be fought by each commodity and one in particular is used as a good example.
Communicating the Future of Agriculture
Cathy Isom checks out one way we are bridging the gap between the farmer and consumer. Future of Ag