…about the app and for the free download, please CLICK HERE. Compatibility: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…on or before July 1, 2014. Visit www.Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought, and for more water conservation ideas, visit www.SaveOurH2O.org…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 25
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…from cities into bioenergy; An enzyme compound that can be used to develop insecticides to combat sand flies, a disease spreading insect that poses a major problem for U.S. military…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…available on the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website here: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2014/faq_ped_reporting.pdf (PDF, 31KB). For a summary of USDA actions to date, additional information is available here: http://www.usda.gov/documents/pedv-summary-actions.pdf (PDF, 150KB)….
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 18
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n…http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive…http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/2013/ja…http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Loans for Veterans
…on farming careers for military veterans. Agricultural Options for Veterans To learn more about loans for veterans, contact your local Farm Service Agency office. Click here for the FSA website….
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…fresh food systems, Expanding access to specialty crops in underserved communities, Developing school and community gardens and farm-to-school programs, Enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop farmers, including Native American and…
Almond Board: Scouting Key to Weed Management
…managed orchard floor. Scouting for weeds at this time of year can catch a problem before it starts. Scouting for Weeds Head to the Almond Board’s website for more information….
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for small companies and cooperatives, is used extensively by organizations promoting fruits, vegetables,…
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
…the “Billies Band” on Saturday evening and a pancake breakfast and non-denominational worship service on Sunday morning. For a full schedule of events, visit http://www.antiquefarmshow.org/. For ticket ionformation, click here….
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…at the same time contribute to a statewide understanding of how widespread local food production is throughout California. “It’s becoming more important to understand where our food comes from and…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…next generation of agricultural producers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). “USDA is committed to the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers because they represent the…