The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Almond Board Groundwater Recharge Research Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…sincerely appreciates the nurseries for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the Almond Board of California for providing funding and support for this special Almond Nursery Sales…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…in any way, do we have a show for you, and it’s this Friday. AgNet West will be there, along with 90 other vendors, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, in…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), is pleased to announce that FREP has awarded almost two million dollars in grant…
Train the Trainer Pesticide Safety Training
…members and $150 for non-Farm Bureau members. 4 Continuing Education hours are available. Space is limited, pre-registration is required by contacting Imelda Muzio, MVP Consolidated at (530) 848-0998 or imuzio@mvpsafety.org….
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
The Almond Board of California is setting the final plans for this year’s Almond Conference. This year’s Almond Conference will feature more educational sessions than ever before. Senior Specialist, Industry…
Growth Energy Makes Major Gift to Agricultural Education Scholarship Fund
…three years. The Upper Division scholarship from the National Association of Agricultural Educators is for students majoring in agricultural education during the semester when they student teach. “Student teaching can…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency office. To find a local Farm Service Agency office, visit https://offices.usda.gov. The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were made…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…projects in the critical conservation areas. NRCS is maximizing the program’s reach by calling on partners to match the NRCS requested funding, elevating the agency’s $1.2 billion investment over five…
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to Receive “County of the Year” Honor
…this December. It will also receive five County Activities of Excellence Awards in the categories of Membership, Policy Implementation, Leadership, Ag Education and Public Relations. The county also is a…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…nation’s infrastructure, Vilsack again pointedly noted the importance of California agriculture to the nation. He told the group that Congress needs to figure out how to get the funding for…
California’s CalAgJobs.com Receives Federal Grant
CalAgJobs.com, California’s premier, go-to source for agriculture students and employers, was awarded a federal grant this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will support the creation of…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…last three years, DuPont Pioneer has awarded more than $500,000 in grants within its Western Business Unit to support efforts ranging from agricultural education programs, safety equipment for local fire…
Education Helps Students Find Path
Ag education programs continue to support students who are interested in the industry and extended education helps them figure out what they can contribute to agriculture. Education Helps Students Find…