AgNet West attended the 8th annual Avocado and Margaritas Festival in Morro Bay that supports local youth and strengthens the consumer knowledge of the fruit.
Agri View: Learning Less
Everett Griner talks about how the California drought is affecting farm research in today’s Agri View. Learning Less
FFA Report for September 19
Talie Cloud of Sanger High FFA gives us this week’s FFA Report. FFA Report for 9-19
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 19
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, cutting edge conservation ideas, helping SNAP …
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Western Plant Health Association are hosting their 22nd annual fertilizer research conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto on …
California School District Rewrites Menu for Student Lunches
(from PB News Hour) For children across the country, returning to school means eating mass-produced lunches. But Oakland, California, is implementing an ambitious plan to transform their lunch program to …
Growing California Video: Ag in the Classroom
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Ag in the Classroom.”
Improving Consumer Education a Must
It has been a challenging last few years in California agriculture with drought conditions topping the list. California Cattleman’s Association President Tim Koopman says the industry may be letting a …
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
Conservation Innovation Grants to help improve technologies and approaches for natural resource conservation Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the award of $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs) to …
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
Grants to help students and businesses use green technology to design safer consumer products The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $335,000 to the University of California Berkeley …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
From: California Community Colleges Employment Training Panel Labor & Workforce Development Agency The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), the Employment Training Panel (ETP), and the California Community Colleges …
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
On Tuesday, September 9th, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden hosted a Google+ Hangout to discuss what the Farm Bill means for new farmers.
Program Opens Teens’ Eyes to Entire Industry
There is more to the agriculture industry than just dirt and animals. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more on a program that is trying to get that message across to …