…farming areas in the U.S. Agriculture there generates billions of dollars annually in revenue – with a high percentage of local jobs tied to farming. This economic success is threatened,…
Drought Relief Food Giveaway
…Souza. “We want to be able to support everyone, especially those in our farming communities that don’t have work due to land becoming fallow.” As food banks take a big…
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
…small farmers and ranchers. As Garcia starts his new chapter, the work at FSA continues to move forward. “Farming and ranching never stands still, and neither does FSA,” said Garcia….
Agri View: Deer Farming
Everett Griner talks about deer farming being a new adventure for today’s producers in today’s Agri View. Deer Farming…
2012 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Coverage for Frost, Freeze, or Weather Related Fruit Losses
…a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. Additional coverage levels require a premium fee in addition to the NAP service fee. Applications must be…
Agri View: Nut Research
Everett Griner talks about how nut farming is rapidly growing in today’s Agri View. Nut Research…
Agri View: Dust Days
Everett Griner talks about modern farming preventing another dust bowl in today’s Agri View. Dust Days…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…Lewin, CCOF; Melissa Poole, Paramount Farming; Michael Smith, Harris Ranch; Peter Gallo, Joseph Gallo Farms; Mario Steta, Driscoll’s; Robert Koch, Wine Institute; Richard Matioan, American Pistachio Growers; Marcy Martin, California…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…farming and ranching. The funding, provided through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, will…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…that, like California, has a strong connection to food and farming. It is this connection that makes Mexico an essential market for trade and greater economic cooperation. Mexico is California’s…
Agri View: Organic Questions
Everett Griner talks about organic farming and the possibility of it being stalled in today’s Agri View. Organic Questions…
AgNeTVideo: Semper Fresh Farms
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…
AgNeTVideo: Tarpy’s Roadhouse at Semper Fresh Fundraiser
Chef Todd Fisher of Tarpy’s Roadhouse tells us about Tarpy’s Roadhouse and their support of the veterans-to-farming program in Monterey County….
Reaching the Ag Community
…the Ag Community Pacific Gas and Electric knows that the farming community is busy. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin said they are trying to reach out to farmers about…