Farmers Deciding on Farm Bill Programs

Taylor Hillman General

…for producers to sign up for one of two Farm Bill programs – from November 17, 2014 to March 31, 2015 – gives them ample time to make a decision….

NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California

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…resource priorities for NRCS California to consider as the Agency implements Farm Bill conservation programs in fiscal year 2015. The meeting will be held at the USDA building in Davis…

USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers

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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today awarded 17 grants in 12 states to help small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers expand their operations and create jobs. “These grants help small producers…

Fuel Up with California Dairy

Taylor Hillman General

For the 2014-2015 school year, the California Milk Advisory Board has activated Fuel Up to Play 60 which is a national in-school physical activity and nutrition program founded by the…

USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies

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…grant. Milton’s Local Harvest will develop aggregation and wholesale distribution channels for farmers producing local swine and cattle products in Virginia and the District of Columbia. The project will improve…

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs

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…ended direct payments. Both programs offer farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and/or revenues. Producers will have through early spring of 2015 to select which…