…cross-country trek. American Agri-Women, the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is on the final leg of its Drive Across America to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Volunteers…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…premier leadership development 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…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…of today’s farming and ranching operations in the U.S. grow and raise food meets the standards of sustainability.” However, when presented with the same statement, the survey revealed that women…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…Cattle Women and more. “Placer County, with its rich agricultural history, has always produced amazing food and wine,” said Placer County Agricultural Commissioner Josh Huntsinger. “Since 1849, local farmers, vintners…
Federal Court Ruling Blocks WOTUS Implementation
…cattlemen and women applaud the decision of the federal judge in North Dakota to block EPA’s “Waters of the United States” rule, which was set to go in effect tomorrow,…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…In the early study, 46 men and women with pre-hypertension were randomly assigned to snack on raisins or pre-packaged commercial snacks that did not contain raisins or other fruits or…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
…regulatory history. The legal flaws identified by the Corps in these memos are the same vulnerabilities we’ve identified in our lawsuit against this rule. The fact is, cattlemen and women…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…especially encourage the nomination of beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women and minorities. This is your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in…
Application Open for Beef Industry Internship in Washington D.C.
…public policy. “The internship gives college students the opportunity to work alongside staff on a range of issues that impact U.S. cattlemen and women,” Butts said. “The internship is designed…
Women Ag Network
There is a new tool connecting women in agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us what it is and how it works. Women Ag Network The USDA has created an e-mail…
Harden in California to Talk about Women in Ag, Sign NASA Agreement
…mathematics and agriculture. Krysta Harden Full Interview Harden discusses women in agriculture and a USDA mentoring program for women. She also talks about the role of youth in the future…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…that a most rewarding pursuit is working for the men and women who make up American agriculture. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to do so.” AFBF has…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…more farmers markets offer customers the opportunity to make purchases with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program; and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs….
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. The intensive training offers…