Everett Griner talks about 4-H and FFA being highly successful organizations in schools in today’s Agri View. 4-H and FFA…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
Crop consultants in California and Arizona have the opportunity until December 5, 2014 to register for the February 6, 2015 Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam. The exam will be given…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
The Almond Board is looking for the industry’s best and brightest. Almond Board Senior Specialist, Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau tells us about the 2015 Almond Leadership Program and who can…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
Fuel Up to Play 60 ‘Hometown Grant’ and ‘For the Love of Play’ programs support nutrition and physical activities within schools Research shows that physical activity, in combination with good…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…in 2011, which represents 3%-4% of all chemical sales, to over 237,000 jobs by 2025. This employment level would represent approximately 20% of total chemical sales. The expanding bioeconomy means…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
…$225,000 in grant funding to promote agricultural education and leadership activities for students at the K-12, post-secondary, and adult education levels. Proceeds generated through the sales of specialized, agriculture-themed license…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…resource priorities for NRCS California to consider as the Agency implements Farm Bill conservation programs in fiscal year 2015. The meeting will be held at the USDA building in Davis…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…to deliver critical tools producers need to successfully grow, process and market high-quality products.” Sales of specialty crops total nearly $65 billion per year, making them a critical part of…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…Community Development Corporation in Bozeman, Montana reports a 40 percent increase in revenues to farmers based on school sales alone. The Southwest Georgia Project, a community development non-profit, notes that…
Fuel Up with California Dairy
For the 2014-2015 school year, the California Milk Advisory Board has activated Fuel Up to Play 60 which is a national in-school physical activity and nutrition program founded by the…
Nation’s Ag Co-ops Set Record for Annual Sales and Income
…crop production and livestock sales both increased 6 percent in 2013, while production input (farm supply) sales increased 2 percent. “These sales and net income records for ag cooperatives, combined…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…have led to increased sales and attendance at farmers markets, which creates more opportunities for more producers to become vendors. The local and regional food systems grant projects support the…
USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…programs offer farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and/or revenues. Producers will have through early spring of 2015 to select which program works best for…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…combines funds for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. There will not be a solicitation in fiscal year 2015. Applications are due Dec. 15, 2014. NIFA will host a webinar for…
