…mitigation easement that demonstrates how cattle, wildlife and water management are tied together. The Hafenfeld’s land stewardship also includes erosion control, installation of wildlife-friendly water systems, and improved irrigation infrastructure…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…offered this grant program since 2004, investing in ways to demonstrate and transfer efficient and environmentally friendly farming and ranching. In the past years, the grants have helped develop trading…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…and product designers to use green chemistry for safer products. “UC Berkeley and DTSC are exploring innovative tools and technologies to make consumer products safer and more environmentally friendly,” said…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Din. “Our program has been very successful. We have exposed hundreds of fellows to many aspects of the industry, exchanged valuable information and established solid connections.” This year, fellows will…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which was created in the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical wetlands and encourage producers to keep lands in farming and ranching. Approximately 380 projects nationwide…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which was created in the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical wetlands and encourage producers to keep lands in farming and ranching. Approximately 380 projects…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…farming areas in the U.S. Agriculture there generates billions of dollars annually in revenue – with a high percentage of local jobs tied to farming. This economic success is threatened,…
Drought Relief Food Giveaway
…Souza. “We want to be able to support everyone, especially those in our farming communities that don’t have work due to land becoming fallow.” As food banks take a big…
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
…small farmers and ranchers. As Garcia starts his new chapter, the work at FSA continues to move forward. “Farming and ranching never stands still, and neither does FSA,” said Garcia….
Agri View: Deer Farming
Everett Griner talks about deer farming being a new adventure for today’s producers in today’s Agri View. Deer Farming…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…for the pump repair people to take care of the problem,” he said. Shannon, too, has been having problems with lack of water. He said he has been forced to…
2012 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Coverage for Frost, Freeze, or Weather Related Fruit Losses
…a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. Additional coverage levels require a premium fee in addition to the NAP service fee. Applications must be…
Agri View: Nut Research
Everett Griner talks about how nut farming is rapidly growing in today’s Agri View. Nut Research…