USDA is making it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com/ Find a local Farmers Market near you….
Farmers’ Markets Help Low-Income Families
…and vegetables. Here are some resources for finding a farmers’ market near you. USDA National Farmers’ Market Directory California Farmers’ Markets Association California Certified Farmers’ Market Southern California Farmers’ Markets…
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
…“Juan’s hard work and sound leadership have helped to create new opportunities and achieve RECORD results for America’s farmers and ranchers.” Since taking office in 2012, Garcia led the way…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
Although per-acre yields may be down in some regions due to drought and other concerns, California farmers expect to produce another large winegrape crop this year, as a result of…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…to the survey online. The farmers who have not responded by September 9 will receive a phone call from a NASS-trained enumerator who will help them fill out the survey…
NFU on COOL: Consumers Have a Right To Know
The National Farmers Union speaks out about COOL and the consumer’s right to know from where their food originates. Sabrina Hill has more. National Farmers Union on COOL National Farmers…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…a letter of intent to address labor rights issues for temporary Mexican workers in California – a matter of high importance, of course, for California’s farmers and ranchers. Moving forward…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…due to frost or freeze during the 2012 crop year. Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: On June 23, USDA announced new support for beginning farmers and ranchers, including waiving fees for…
CA Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Hard Times
Kevin Kester California cattleman Kevin Kester tells us what he’s going through as he tries to keep his business alive during the drought. Cattle Rancher Holds On During Drought Kevin…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
The annual National Farmers Market Week is being observed this week (August 3-9). It’s a time worth celebrating because of the key role farmers’ markets play in connecting consumers to…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…information about local farmers markets,” Alonzo said. “Farmers markets play an extremely important role for both farmers and consumers. They bring urban and rural communities together while creating economic growth…
Long Wait for Well Pump Help
Several years ago farmers in California could rely on ditch water to aid in their irrigation supply. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva, like many others around the state, has not…
Celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture
…anniversary this year and is asking all farmers and ranchers who started in Kern , or still calls Kern County home, to send them their pictures and stories. Celebrating 100…