When the state announced groundwater management protocols in 2014, they coined the phrase “sustainable groundwater management”. Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth said a lot of people are…
Some Extra Conservation Help for Drought-Stricken Producers
Shasta Lake Producers in the driest areas of eight drought states are being targeted for some extra conservation help from the Agriculture Department. Gary Crawford reports. Some Extra Conservation Help…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Grants Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov with general program questions. To learn more about the state’s drought response, visit Drought.CA.Gov. Every Californian should take steps to conserve…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…help producers implement conservation practices that benefit water conservation or resilience. Vilsack was joined in this announcement by NRCS chief Jason Weller. Vilsack announcement “Since the historic drought of 2012,…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…million in the governor’s plan. The program has already made $20 million available in grants to financially assist farmers who want to invest in water distribution and irrigation systems that…
USDA Announces Funding to Assist with Organic Certification Costs
…trade arrangements and has helped organic stakeholders access programs that support conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. The NOP upholds…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
…the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, the Farm Services Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development. There is also a link to the US Small Business Administration. All of…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…including CalEPA, CalRecycle, the Water Boards, the Air Resources Board, the Resources Agency, the Department of Conservation, the Department of Water Resources and others to take stock of current programs…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools
…award 18 schools and 3 school districts with $100,000 in grants on behalf of CMAB and other stakeholders, including $30,000 in “Hometown Grants” from California’s three NFL teams to Santa…
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…of the May 8 Federal Register. The deadline to submit paper applications is July 7. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov are due July 2. VAPG grants can be used to…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…communique also acknowledges the important role that science and innovation play in increasing crop production and enhancing knowledge sharing. To that end, the G-20 Agriculture Ministers called for greater cooperation…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West,…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
The pros and cons of the Delta water tunnel plan Governor Brown’s Tunnels The proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan is Gov. Jerry Brown’s strategy to modernize and improve the state’s…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
Experts believe when all is said and done with groundwater and surface-water management, water rights holders should stay protected. Water Rights Should Remain Protected Kings River Conservation District General Manager…