The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program and other incentive programs are poised to receive an increase in funding this year. However, questions remain as to how…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
…engineer turned farmer, and Walt, a 25-year veteran in the agriculture and technology sectors, provide detailed insight into how to build and pitch agtech. Voices of the Valley · Neill…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering disadvantaged farmer debt relief brings substantial assistance for CA,…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…and were spreading the virus. The Housing for the Harvest program was created to mitigate the spread. Farmer laborers who had contracted COVID-19 were provided a safe place to quarantine…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
…Newsom’s budget revise, an industry group voiced opposition to proposed mill assessment increase, and why obtaining health insurance with off-farm jobs adds stress to a farmer’s load. Tune in to…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…support the development of value-added ag products. USDA is awarding $76.9 million to the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to support farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture programs. A…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…on behalf of agriculture. As a Kern County almond farmer, Vice President of Kern County Farm Bureau, and Executive Director for the Water Association of Kern County, Holtermann describes the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Rep. Valadao questioning Vilsack’s cancelation of the Farmer’s to…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on a recent draft report on Farmer and Rancher Led Climate Solutions. CDFA held multiple stakeholder meetings back…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
Held annually at the California Capitol, Capitol Ag Day is a chance to celebrate the state’s diverse agriculture industry and speak to the challenges farmer’s across the state face. The…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
A new entry-level beginning farmer course is being offered through the Center for Land-Based Learning’s (CLBL) California Farm Academy (CFA). The new six-week CFA Explorer Course will be offered from…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…enacted in 1975. The regulation allows union organizers to gather on a farmer’s property for three hours a day, 120 days a year to address employees. The case Cedar Point…