…animal health. Throughout the dialogue, attention focused on specific areas that can be measured to verify progress made in reducing antimicrobial resistance. Convened by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…and have created a program that will offer more personalized help for people looking at getting into agriculture. More About BFRDP Beginning farmer education for adult and young audiences in…
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
…Propane Irrigation Engines Cinch Munson with the Propane Education and Research Council says there is still an incentive going this year for growers thinking about making the switch to propane…
Farm Bureau Awards $4,500 in Garden Grants to Local Schools
This fall, the education committee of the Tulare County Farm Bureau (TCFB) awarded grants to 16 schools throughout Tulare County. Every year, the education committee accepts applications from area schools…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…to school also provides a significant and reliable market for local farmers and ranchers.” USDA’s Farm to School Grants fund school districts, state and local agencies, tribal nations, agricultural producers,…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, from proceeds of California’s Cap-and-Trade program. Agricultural operations can apply for funding of up-to $200,000 per project, for irrigation…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The funding is provided through…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service, National Center for Appropriate Technology, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Northwest Center for Alternative to Pesticides, Oregon Tilth, Virginia Biological Farming Association and Wild Farm…
California Pistachio Growers Get Water Information
…than 100 growers, water authority representatives and elected officials attended the event, held at the International Agri-Center in Tulare County. Horizon Nut Company’s Grower Education Series provides industry-related education and…
Giving STEM an “A”
Where do studies in agriculture and the arts fit in with science, tech, engineering, and math education? Rod Bain has the story. Giving STEM an A…
CDFA Wants You!
…A. Market Enhancement: California Grown Promotion I. B. Market Enhancement: Market Expansion and Access II. A. Training and Education: Specialty Crop Nutrition Education II. B. Training and Education: Equipping Current…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that almost half of all dairy farms in America have made their annual elections for 2016…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College series will kick-off its 23rd year Jan. 26-27, 2016 in San Diego, Calif. Widely hailed as the premier educational event in the cattle…
South Valley Nut Conference Tomorrow
Jason Scott The South Valley Nut Conference is Friday, November 6, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds. AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill talks with conference organizer Jason Scott about what you can…