Semper Fresh Farms helps post-9/11 veterans transition out of the military and into farming. It’s a start-up program in Monterey County that can use support from the community. For more…
USDA/NRCS Video: Cover Crops and Water Infiltration of Soil
Russ Lester of Dixon Ridge Farms in Solano County, Calif., owns an orchard with a green carpet of cover crops. This orchard is part of his organic walnut operation in…
AgNeTVideo: Fred & Jackie Wallace Support Semper Fresh Farms
Fred and Jackie Wallace tell us why they support Semper Fresh Farms….
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
As the height of California’s harvest season approaches, the full impact of water shortages on farms and ranches will become increasingly apparent—and a study released today by the University of…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…agriculture, with river water for Central Valley farms reduced by roughly one-third. Groundwater pumping is expected to replace most river water losses, with some areas more than doubling their pumping…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…Rangelands in Adapting to Climate Change Reclaiming Energy: Farms, Forests and Waste Streams CDFA has engaged growers on identifying potential adaptation measures, which are highlighted in the Climate Change Consortium…
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Solar Energy Busy With California Ag Pacific Gas…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
A new program which makes solar more practical for small farms is available to land owners this year. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the information. PG&E Excited About New Solar…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
What do Joseph Gallo Farms, Gills Onions and Parducci Wine Cellars have in common? Yes, they are all California farms with well-known, high-quality products, but they have something else in…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…P-R Farms, Inc. Naturally Sun-Dried Apricot Halves http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta in Fresno P-R Farms, Inc. ENZO Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta…
Semper Fresh Farms Seeks to Help Vets into Ag
…Hill reports. Semper Fresh Farms Semper Fresh Farms is a new program in Monterey County that aims to help veterans get into agriculture. It’s the creation of Bryan Showalter and…
Fundraiser for Veterans-to-Farmers Program
A Monterey County program that aims to help veterans into agriculture careers is having a fundraiser this weekend. Sabrina Hill has more. Semper Fresh Farms Fundraiser Brian Showalter and John…
AgNeTVideo: Semper Fresh Fundraiser
Semper Fresh Farms helps train veterans in many aspects of farming. The founders are having a fundraiser Saturday, June 28th, 2014 to raise money for the program….
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…the advisory committee system in 1974 to ensure U.S. agricultural trade policy objectives reflect U.S. commercial and economic interests. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)…