…strengthens the role of federal research and development in support of small businesses. The program fosters and encourages participation by women-owned and socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses. Companies initially…
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
…and vegetables through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program; and the CalFresh program. We are proud and pleased to offer these…
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
…and women who keep the combines going, tractors rolling and hearts beating for the sole purpose of feeding the world. In the midst of this ever changing life, we sometimes…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…of countries around the world. “A strong military and sound agricultural policies are the pillars of our national security. The men and women of America’s armed services regularly witness food…
ADC Forms Farmer Advisory Board
…advisory board. The advisory board, which currently consists of 10 men and women, will help guide ADC as it develops a data management repository to house agricultural information. “The full…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…that allows them to work with their hands, out-of-doors, when and where they want. Although sheep shearing is traditionally a male occupation, Harper said he encourages women to take the…
Agri View: Meals Without Meat
…mealtime. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men aim for 56 grams per day, and that women shoot for 46 grams. While meat is often the first thing to come…
Female Farmer Emoji
…In effort to properly represent women in the workplace, a team of Google employees created 13 new emojis that depict a wide range of jobs held by women. Among the…
Agri View: Favorite Seafood
…and garments sewn by abused women in Bangladesh, closing a loophole in an 85-year-old tariff law that has failed to keep products of forced and child labor out of America….
Agri View: Women Farm Operators
Everett Griner talks about the decline of women operators in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Women Farm Operators From: USDA 2012 Census Highlights Farm Demographics – U.S. Farmers by Gender,…
Dairy Industry Applauds School Milk Support
…foods have always been integral to child nutrition programs, from school lunches and breakfasts to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other programs…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
…personal experiences encountering global food insecurity during their time in active duty. The committee also examined different programs available to help veterans transition into agricultural occupations. “The men and women…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…for the men and women who raise the food we eat,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Better water management practices, tools and technologies will make a difference for farmers, ranchers,…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
…Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) in certifying farmers and CFMs to accept SFMNP check booklets. Annually CDFA provides seniors check booklets to redeem with 1,000 farmers at…