…training, value-added production, recordkeeping, property inheritance, and crop production practices. “We want to partner with nonprofits, colleges and universities who share USDA’s priority of helping more Americans enter farming as…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…educational, advocacy and member networking events. The drivers have often stayed in members’ homes and been treated to home-cooked meals, barbecues and harvest dinners in the field. The group has…
USDA Video: Improving Poultry Farming Science
A USDA researcher is working to improve the science of poultry farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov…
Farm to Fork Exhibition and Great Grape Event to Open at Fresno State
Fresno State’s Henry Madden Library presents its newest exhibition, “Farm to Fork: Food, Family, Farming” opening Sept. 18 in the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery. Curated by the Madden Library’s…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…host of the show. DuringValley’s Gold, Jacobsen speaks with growers about their family histories and helps share insight into the various techniques, practices and advancements used in California farming and…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Mary Rickert own and manage Prather Ranch (Shasta County), a diversified cattle and certified organic rangeland business. The business includes a feed yard, slaughter facility, retail meat and beef by-product…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…“For California, EPA’s position is that the rule is effective and enforceable,” Fisher said. “Farmers and ranchers need to be aware of the rule’s potential impacts to their farming operations.”…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…surveying consumers. Today, USFRA shared insights from a recent consumer survey focused on farming, ranching and sustainability. “For USFRA, no question about agriculture is off the table,” said Nancy Kavazanjian,…
Agri View: Problem Solved
Everett Griner talks about farmers becoming “bee keepers” in today’s Agri View. Problem Solved…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…goal of the research was to produce for the first time, reliable data on the drought’s impact in the San Joaquin Valley – the state’s farming heartland, said Provost Lynnette…
Agri View: Olive Farming
Everett Griner talks about olive farming is set to grow again in today’s Agri View. Olive Farming…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…management and postharvest handling. Three hours of DPR and three and a half hours of CCA continuing education credits have been requested. The meeting is free, and lunch will be…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Rickert own and manage Prather Ranch (Shasta County), a diversified cattle and certified organic rangeland business. The business includes a feed yard, slaughter facility, retail meat and beef by-product outlets,…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy….