…session on opportunities in agriculture for new and beginning farmers ranchers, and she will and host a Women’s Agriculture Networking event. USDA has hosted the Agricultural Outlook Forum since 1923….
Women Farm Bureau Boot Camp
Cathy Isom tells us about the program giving women the opportunity to be the voice of agriculture. Now in its ninth year, American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…Several families commission Placer County growers to ship mandarins to United States armed forces servicemen and women in Afghanistan each year. To sample the best of what the season has…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…industry, this series, sponsored by Zoetis, will feature speakers and live animal demonstrations that give cattlemen and women the tools to connect, learn and innovate. “Cattlemen’s College is a great…
Senate Passes Resolution to Withdraw WOTUS Rule
…women are drowning in federal regulation that adds burdens, costs and uncertainty to our businesses,” said Ellis “The WOTUS regulation is the greatest overreach yet. If allowed to take effect,…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…in Napa and has her own consulting firm. Robledo may have proven especially inspiring to the approximately one-third of the attending farmers who were women. Lunchtime entertainment was provided by…
WOTUS Update: NCBA,PLC Urge Senate Support for Federal Water Quality Protection Act
…producer and leaving a path of regulatory uncertainty,” said Ellis. “While cattlemen and women continue in litigation with the agencies over this regulation, the Senate has the opportunity to step…
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
…statistically non-significant, positive association with risk of proximal colon cancer. In addition, gold standard nutrition evidence, such as the Women’s Health Initiative and the Polyp Prevention Trial — two large,…
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to Receive “County of the Year” Honor
…finalist in the “Innovator Award Contest” for its involvement with the Down to Earth Women Luncheon (photo of event attached). A local delegation of five will be attending the California…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…will prevent implementation of the WOTUS rule. “This is great news for cattlemen and women and all land users who have been at a loss as to how to interpret…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…the contributions of women in agriculture, USDA is releasing a series of state-by-state infographics detailing the impact women have on agriculture in each state and across the country. Over the…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…wholesale beef, pork and lamb. Mandatory Price Reporting also requires USDA to issue daily, weekly and monthly livestock and meat market reports. “For American’s cattlemen and women, market transparency is…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…a profession, whether they are new or underserved farmers, returning Service members, minorities, women, and urban producers or those who sell their crops locally,” said Harden. USDA will conduct four…









