U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that many of USDA’s conservation efforts in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program will be focusing on water resources. Many Conservation Projects Will Focus on…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…authorized farmers markets is part of USDA’s ongoing mission to support recipients in making healthy food choices. The Farmers Market SNAP Support Grants will range from $15,000 to $250,000 and…
What State Managed Groundwater May Look Like
Water experts expressed why local groundwater management is so important at a recent agribusiness conference. State Managed Groundwater Beliefs Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth says the state…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newest conservation tool of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). RCPP, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, empowers local leaders to work with multiple…
Groundwater Management Should Stay Local
…the state announced timetables last year for areas to adopt new management plans. Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth says the process should keep the management of that…
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
…there. Let’s get going and do it.” The plan immediately prompted criticism from environmental and conservation groups. Under development for eight years, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan calls for building…
USDA/NRCS Video: Conservation Planning Works for California
Learn about the NRCS Conservation Planning and how a plan can benefit your farm or ranch….
Agri View: Good Management
Everett Griner talks about forest and wildlife conservation works in today’s Agri View. Good Management…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
…for marketing their services to CalFresh households. Grants are also available for free wireless Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) equipment. Last year, CalFresh recipients received an average of $141 in benefits…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…epitomize the creativity, drive and heartfelt conservation commitment it takes,” said Sand County Foundation President Brent Haglund. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award inspires…
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
…state have made significant strides in water conservation and efficiency, reducing overall water use and producing more food and fiber than ever before. These conservation and efficiency efforts are only…
Water Use Continuing to Drop in Southern County
A southern California county has seen their water use numbers drop by half from 2007, and it isn’t due entirely to conservation. Water Use Continuing to Drop San Diego County…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…as expand the use of covers on 10 percent of anaerobic lagoons used in dairy cattle and hog operations. Conservation of Sensitive Lands: Use the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and…
Editorial: Championing the Ag-Conservation Connection
Karen Sweet In this week’s From the Golden West editorial, Sabrina Hill tells us about a California woman whom she calls a champion for the connection between agriculture and conservation….