…produce directly to consumers. CDFA created the Certified Farmers Market Program in 1977—the first in the nation—to provide consumers with the assurance that they are buying directly from producers. In…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…information about local farmers markets,” Alonzo said. “Farmers markets play an extremely important role for both farmers and consumers. They bring urban and rural communities together while creating economic growth…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
…made. Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message California dairies are efficient already due to industry standards but Medeiros says they want consumers to know they are still trying to better…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…new challenges, improve the health of consumers and maintain the integrity of the global food supply chain.” Roger Beachy, executive director of the UC Davis World Food Center, noted that…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…the country offer consumers fresh, affordable, convenient, and healthful products sold directly from the farm. They also offer additional market opportunities for local producers, especially smaller or newer operations. Farmers…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…a quarter of the nation’s milk and cream. Across the nation, consumers regularly buy several crops grown almost entirely in California, including tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, almonds, walnuts, grapes, olives and…
Fighting The Yuck Factor
…Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia says that simply desensitizing consumers is the best way to do it and Southern California has been using indirect recycled potable water since 2008….
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…opportunities for American producers, more choices for consumers, and more jobs in rural communities across the country.” “America’s organic farmers and businesses have a reason to celebrate,” said Ambassador Michael…
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
…love for Mr. Ells to call or visit his ranch to learn more about how beef is raised and discuss his options for providing responsibly raised beef to Chipotle consumers….
Consumer Preference Affecting Potato Industry
…says it allows them to test breeds that may trend well with consumers. Miller said that smaller sizes and interesting looks are catching the consumers’ eyes but you can’t forget…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
Vilsack Many consumers want to “buy local” and support their local economy with their purchases. When local food marketing opportunities exist for rural producers, they cause ripple effects throughout the…
New Waterways Law Benefits Agriculture, Consumers
…American Farm Bureau. AFBF’s Seanica Otterby has the story. New Waterways Law The Water Resources Reform and Development Act is important not just to agriculture – but also everyday consumers…
USDA Takes Steps to Stop PEDv, PDCoV
…market-ready hogs this summer could fall by more than 10 percent compared to last year due to PEDv. Pork prices to consumers have risen by almost 10 percent in the…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…the Federal Order will strengthen the response to PEDv and these other viruses and help us lessen the impact to producers, which ultimately benefit the consumers who have seen store…