…goals using our technical expertise, Farm Bill funding and sound conservation planning,” Vilsack said. “Conservation easements are an important tool to help these landowners and partners voluntarily provide long-term protection…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…awarded this fiscal year would receive additional funds (based on available funding) if they achieve project objectives and milestones. Find a complete list of this year’s project descriptions on the…
New Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
USDA grant funding is helping colleges and universities develop obesity prevention programs targeting youth. Rod Bain has the story. New Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…legislation – AB 91 and AB 92 – that fast-tracks more than $1 billion in funding for drought relief and critical water infrastructure projects. “This funding is just one piece…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing…
Fuel Greatness with School Breakfast
…Up to Play 60 program in partnership with the NFL, National Dairy Council and the California Milk Advisory Board, seeks to spread awareness about school funding for breakfast programs that…
Kern County Farm Bureau Brings Awareness to Potential Funding Issues for the Biomass Industry
Kern County Farm Bureau (“KCFB”), along with Covanta Delano Power, is hosting an informational meeting on Friday, March 27 from 11:00AM–1:00PM (lunch provided) to bring awareness to potential funding issues…
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Seeks Funding for Continued Innovation; Limagrain First to Answer Call
The Seed Biotechnology Center at the University of California,Davis,recently called on members of the agriculture, biotechnology and seed industries to help meet a $2.5 million, fundraising goal set to establish…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…bond funding to make the state more resilient to the disastrous effects of climate change and help ensure that all Californians have access to local water supplies. “This unprecedented drought…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $57.9 million in funding, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), to support project suggestions from…
Initiatives Support Specialty Crop and Organic Research
Two USDA funding initiatives offer support for efforts to boost research for specialty crops and organics. Initiatives Support Specialty Crop and Organic Research…
USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks
…schools all working together, we can make sure we’re giving our kids the healthy start in life they deserve.” Since 2009, USDA has provided $185 million in kitchen equipment funding…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…Senate Select Committee on Rail. It will focus on rail funding, governance, and safety. “Rail transportation is an important next step in California’s infrastructure future,” said Assemblymember Gray. “This Committee…