…including flowers – Californians are blessed to live in this beautiful, productive and diverse place, and consumers all over the world are thankful for what our farmers provide. Protecting the…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Yolo County, Full Belly Farm produces a variety of crops sold year-round directly to consumers through their CSA program, at farmers markets, in restaurants and stores, and to distributors. The…
Almond Board: Snack on Almonds While Watching the Game
The Almond Board of California is encouraging consumers to choose almonds as their go-to football snack. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update 11-20 A lot of people are making healthier…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…roadside stands, and the roadside stands would resell them to consumers. But now, the proof-of-ownership ordinance makes it more difficult, because the operator of the roadside stand has to have…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…Block Grants support hundreds of projects that address issues ranging from food safety to research needs to increased access to fruits and vegetables, all benefiting specialty crop producers and consumers…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…this day will be their first interaction with someone in the farming community. “As the disconnect between growers and consumers continues to increase events like FARM2U give us in agriculture…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…for a $197,317 grant to help small-scale Hispanic producers market their food to local businesses and consumers. Below is a complete list of grant recipients. The funding is contingent upon…
Agri View: Name Brand
Everett Griner talks about how names help consumers decide on foods in today’s Agri View. Name Brand…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…revitalize rural economies,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Consumers are . increasingly demanding more local and organic options. Investing in local and regional food systems supports the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers,…
Old Contracts Saving Consumers Money
Why hasn’t the drought in California caused huge run-ups in fruit and vegetable prices? Old Contracts Saving Consumers Money…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs that connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers Provide locally- or regionally-produced fruits and vegetables, especially culturally-appropriate fruits and vegetables for…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…and safety of agriculture producers, workers and consumers alike.” NASS representatives from the California Field Office will collect data for 24 target crops, including asparagus, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, melons, strawberries…
What’s Plantable?
…iPad and iPod. Available online at http://plantable.org, this resource gives consumers a swipable menu of DIY projects like “The Incredible, Edible Patio Garden” and “House Plants that Clean the Air,”…
Olive Oil Quality Standards to be Introduced in California
…consumers here and around the world,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We believe the time has come to designate a ‘California-grown’ olive oil, and these standards are an excellent way…