…vs. conventional farming, specialty crops, biodiversity, food safety, farm crop selection, business decision-making, direct and other marketing, land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up
…fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA members provide crop production advice concerning land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, cultivation and harvesting of food, fiber, ornamental crops and landscape settings….
CAPCA Conference Underway
…and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA members provide crop production advice concerning land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, cultivation and harvesting of food, fiber, ornamental crops and landscape settings. AgNet…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
…a notice to appeal the Sept. 13 federal district court ruling, seeking reversal of a decision that gives EPA wide latitude to dictate local land-use and development decisions. “This is…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
…and preservation of Northern California’s open spaces, agricultural lands and natural resources with cooperation between the community, private landowners, public agencies and other nonprofit groups. For more information, visit http://www.landconservation.org/….
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
The Rim fire continues to burn in the Sierra Nevada, consuming homes along with ag land. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The fire has…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…not going to let that happen.” In the Sacramento Valley, farmers also report irrigation supplies running short. “The Orland Artois Water District is in the process of buying additional water,”…
USDA Climate Report Published
…experts in greenhouse gas (GHG) estimation in the cropland, grazing land, livestock and forest management sectors. The report has undergone technical review by an additional 29 scientists. The report outlines…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, and several farmers and others in the ag industry are upset with the effects it they believe it will have…
California High-Speed Rail Forum
…Los Angeles, and provide commuters with a ride that takes just under 3 hours. But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, where much of the nation’s food…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Six
…open or download audio report During our six-part series on marijuana and agriculture we’ve discussed what farmers and land owners should watch out for, like unusual points of entry in…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Five
…planted marijuana across the street from his land. He encourages other growers to help local law enforcement by being alert and aware of what’s going on near their land, and…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Four
…your land to grow marijuana. Click to open or download audio report Marijuana grows are causing serious problems for some farmers around the state. California has become a popular place…