…leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future. More information is at: www.nifa.usda.gov….
Pollinator Seeds Have Added Benefit
…Benefit Project Apis M offers free ground cover seeds for almond growers. Director of Pollinator Programs Meg Ribotto wants growers to know there are many added benefits to the seeds….
Farm Radio News/Talk Show Comes to Monterey County
…by AgNet West also features a weekly FFA report that highlights the ag education programs in local schools, as well as the latest information important to California’s farmers and the…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…less than 10 years with workshops, educational teams, training, and technical assistance throughout the United States. NIFA awards grants to organizations that implement programs to train beginning farmers and ranchers….
California State Fair announces first Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
…10-26 the State Fair will feature a special California extra virgin olive oil exhibit with the award-winning extra virgin olive oils on display, interactive educational exhibits, free tastings and market…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
Study of Organic Agriculture Production will Help Develop Programs for Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just kicked off the Organic Survey to gather detailed data on U.S. organic…
Atwater FFA Students Advance to Regional Speaking Finals
The Atwater High School FFA joined 120 FFA members, representing thirteen high school agriculture programs in the Merced-Mariposa FFA Public Speaking Sectional at Merced College January 24. The “top 4”…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…state and federal legislators and water resource agencies, as well as educational institutions. The staff will continue to provide assistance to water cluster members through their quarterly meetings that bring…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…Blackbird populations, with the goal of finding a sustainable solution for management of colonies on farms and saving the species from extinction. In addition to using working lands programs and…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…five years before it was filled last year. Because some positions stay vacant for a long time, Sullins acknowledged “there are times we are not able to deliver the programs.”…
Assemblymember Gray: “FFA Funding Safe and Sound in Governor’s Proposed Budget”
…one of the state’s most successful career technical education programs. “Last year students, parents, teachers, and whole agricultural communities rallied to protect FFA,” said Assemblymember Gray. “While we still want…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…new program was created to provide scholarly, creative and motivated agricultural majors an enhanced educational experience with advanced study and engagement with select Jordan College faculty, said program director Kathie…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…performance of their businesses. “Farm Bureau members support state-led, practical programs and they work to continually improve the environmental performance of their farms and ranches,” Stallman said. “Several recent and…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
More than 45 agricultural, political and educational leaders, as well as trade and regional media, took part in a unique regional agricultural and economic impact tour on Tuesday, January 13,…