…state budget and draws from two previously approved bonds. Here’s how the money is to be divided: $475 million in accelerated grant funding for water conservation and recycling projects $15…
1890’s Faculty Program Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the 1890’s program for faculty development. 1890’S Faculty Program Funding…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…the original $11.1 billion water bond voted on by the Legislature in 2009. Having a price tag of $5.1 billion, SB 1370 would maximize limited public resources by greatly increasing…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…1) ensuring the water security of surface and ground water needed to produce agricultural goods and services; 2) improving nutrient management in agricultural landscapes focused on nitrogen and phosphorous; and…
California FFA President says Ag Education Funds are Important
…FFA President Riley Nielsen: National FFA Week Brings Attention to Ag Education Funding AgNeTVideo: California FFA President on Ag Education Funding FFA has Concern over Governor’s Cut to Ag Education…
FFA has Concern over Governor’s Cut to Ag Education
California State FFA President Riley Nilsen In the continuing series on FFA Week, California FFA President Riley Nilsen explains one of the reasons she is concerned about the proposed cuts….
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…Even as the state deals with the immediate impacts of the drought, it’s also planning for the future. Recently, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency and…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…grants are available for schools seeking to augment or expand existing efforts. Additionally, eligible non-profit entities, Indian tribal organizations, state and local agencies, and agriculture producers or groups of producers…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
Agency now accepting applications for 2014 grant cycle SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $1,565,140 in 2013 Wetland Program Development Grants to six…
AgNeTVideo: California FFA President on Ag Education Funding
California State FFA President Riley Nilsen explains what the governor’s cuts to ag education could mean to FFA groups and schools around the state….
National FFA Week Brings Attention to Ag Education Funding
…to ag education could mean to FFA groups and schools around the state. Click to Open or Download Audio. The California FFA is staying busy. Check out their website HERE….
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working with the California Department of Education to target efforts to expand the number of Summer Food Service Program meal sites this summer. There…