USDA researchers will soon establish the start of what will be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Cathy Isom…
Viticulture for Veterans
…from some of those service members who have not just considered it, but have actually followed through. Cathy Isom tells us about the career-move for one military service member that…
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military…
Proof of Cargo Theft Task Force Need
…to push legislation that will create a statewide cargo task force. WAPA President Roger Isom says the need for this task force was evident shortly after their emergency nut theft…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
If you’re looking to start a Farmer’s Market or a local food system hub in your area, Cathy Isom lets you know toolkits are available at your fingertips for starting…
CVP Water Allocation Limiting Big Cotton Year
…Association President Roger Isom says the water allocation announcement was tough to take. Isom says California cotton production is set to have its biggest season in the last five years…
People’s Garden
…to local food banks and such. Cathy Isom gives us why the number of so called “People’s Gardens” has grown so rapidly in the last seven years and why we…
Foreign Fruits-Veggies
…you might not recognize. Or, you recognize the name but you’ve never tried them and had no idea what to do with them. Cathy Isom looks into why we’re reluctant…
Veteran’s Vision
When active duty is over and it’s time to return to civilization, this thought comes to mind for a Retired Army Colonel in Kansas. Cathy Isom tells us about a…
Two Sides of TPP
…(NFU) President Roger Johnson offered the following statement following the USDA media call: “The year-after-year growth of the U.S. trade deficit is an alarming trend for an already stressed agriculture…
Therapy for Veterans
Alison Perry MS, LPC Life on the farm is being used as therapy for a variety of people, especially combat veterans, suffering from both physical and emotional trauma. Cathy Isom…
Musical Vegetables
Many people know that playing a musical instrument has so many benefits and can bring joy to you and everyone around you. Cathy Isom fills us in on how we…
Whiskey Study
Is it bourbon or is it rye? A new study by a team of researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia is looking at how we taste whiskey. Cathy Isom tells…
Home-Made Fertilizer
Why would you spend tons of money going out to buy fertilizer? Cathy Isom tells us how to create our own all-natural fertilizer. That’s coming up on This Land of…