…this spring with eco-friendly crops like alfalfa and clover to develop healthier habitats for increasing the national bee population. Farmers and ranchers only had until March 21st, 2014 to sign…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…of schools nationwide to bring local food into the cafeteria and strengthen their local economies. “An investment in the health of America’s students through farm to school programming is also…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…2009. The agreement reached today reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Through an exchange of letters,…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The funding is being made available…
National Ag Day
…and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2016 is “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” Tomorrow is National Ag Day – a day to recognize and…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
Everett Griner talks about a new case of Avian Flu in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu…Again? From USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…am especially pleased to note that California is reducing the use of the pesticides that can be the most hazardous to human health and the pesticides most challenging to control.”…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…share with members of the public, the legislature, regulatory agencies, and others how the citrus industry supports the economic and environmental health of CA and its people. As the industry’s…
50 Years of School Breakfast
…Grants to help schools and child care sites sustain the successful implementation of the healthier meals made possible by the bipartisan Healthy Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010. “As we celebrate…
Garden on a Budget
…organic this year, and you’ll save money and give the people and places you care about a health boost. Learn how to fertilize your garden and keep bugs at bay…
Agri View: Soil Care
…in soil health, a land manager can determine if a set of practices is sustainable. See Soil Health Assessment and Soil Health Management principles for soil health for more information….
Orleans Parish 4-H and Bayer to Break Ground on Pollinator Garden
…to plant the ideal pollinator-friendly plants to increase forage and educate the next generation of bee advocates about the importance of pollinators. “We’re thrilled to work with Bayer to inspire…
Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate
…forward.” Braeden’s response was to create Brae’s Brown Bags, which battles food insecurity by providing healthy snacks to homeless and low-income individuals. Additional guest speakers include: Kavin Senapathy, author of…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…create solutions” like the fresh market, he said. “We are excited to partner with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to provide our riders a new convenient time-saving way to purchase healthy…