Semper Fresh Farms helps post-9/11 veterans transition out of the military and into farming. It’s a start-up program in Monterey County that can use support from the community. For more…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…programs to improve plant feedstocks for the production of biofuels, biopower, and biobased products. The investment is part of the Obama Administration’s broader effort to diversify the nation’s energy portfolio…
AgNeTVideo: Tarpy’s Roadhouse at Semper Fresh Fundraiser
Chef Todd Fisher of Tarpy’s Roadhouse tells us about Tarpy’s Roadhouse and their support of the veterans-to-farming program in Monterey County….
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…prevention program has been initiated in our state for the identification of farm machinery, equipment and even household goods and is a widely recognized program supported by organizations and agencies…
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
…with the Kern County Farm Bureau to get the word out to the agricultural community about rebates, incentives and programs available for efficient upgrades. The Agriculture Energy Workshop highlighted many…
Lady Gaga Joins California Water Conservation Effort
In partnership with the State of California’s drought awareness program Save Our Water, international pop superstar and five-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) asking…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…have been prevented,” Wenger said. “California has spent 35 years pursuing a conservation-only strategy that has proven disastrous. When we last built a new reservoir to capture rain or snowmelt,…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
Tips for Pre-Proposals for NRCS Program
Alan Forkey, USDA NRCS If you are thinking of submitting a pre-proposal for the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program, you only have until the end of business on Monday, July…
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
…are updating to solar energy. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin says that activity may even increase with their new net-aggregated metering program. Baldwin says it is a win-win situation….
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…is a new program that will help some small farms make solar upgrades work for them. To learn more about the new program in your area, contact your local PG&E…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
…event to talk about a new PG&E program. There will also be an electrical safety demonstration for business owners to take back to their employee trainings. If you can’t make…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…category titled “Agricultural Ecosystem Services”. This category was designed for farmers and ranchers that demonstrate innovative and sustainable approaches to water conservation, efficiency and protection of working ecosystems. CDFA has…