…lower than previous records. In August 2015, the Department of Water Resources released a new NASA report showing land in the San Joaquin Valley sinking faster than ever before, nearly…
Food Waste Goals
…from landfills. By keeping wholesome and nutritious food in our communities and out of our landfills, we can help address the 48 million Americans that live in food insecure households….
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…voluntary, incentive-based programs to protect and preserve our natural resources, while also maintaining profitable production on their land. “We are once again reminded that locally-led, voluntary conservation practices work. Through…
Viticulture for Veterans
…took him off the front lines and into his own agriculture-based business. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Veterans in Viticulture From: Cerebella Wines Zimmel Unruh Cellars was…
Veterans for Hire
…veterans transition to civilian life and find rewarding careers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Military Heroes for Hire From: U.S. Chamber Foundation.org Hiring Our Heroes: Five Years…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
…saw increasing land values in nearly all land use categories and regions in California, can this continue? According to Janie Gatzman, ARA, Co-Chair of the Trends publication, “You can rest…
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…That story is coming up on This Land of Ours. Benefits of Farmers’ Markets From: Local Harvest.org Farmers’ Markets Farmers’ markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…millions of acres of land for pollinators through combined public and private action. The plan was accompanied by a science-based Pollinator Research Action Plan. In addition to the surveys mentioned…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…the course of 2015. Forest landowners now have increased flexibility regarding implementation of their forest management plans and provisions related to how land transfers affect program participation are clarified. Selected…
Farmers Markets Explosion
…over the past decade and why they are becoming more and more popular. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Farmers Market Explosion From: USDA Agriculture Marketing Service Farmers…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
…your own farmer’s market or other local food activity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Toolkits From: USDA Unlocking the Toolkit for Stronger Local Food Systems by Ken…
New Regulations for Groundwater Management
…August 2015, the Department of Water Resources released a new NASA report showing land in the San Joaquin Valley sinking faster than ever before, nearly two inches per month in…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance program, which has benefitted almost 3,000 rural small businesses and agricultural producers. For example, in FY 2011, the Land of Sky Regional Council…
People’s Garden
…could soon be seeing even more of them soon. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. People’s Garden From: USDA The People’s Garden Initiative Secretary Vilsack began the People’s…