Two workshops are coming up addressing California’s 30×30 plan for conservation. The California Natural Resources Agency will be hosting workshops on June 8 and June 15. The workshops will cover…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…Agriculture and Innovation Production. Proposals are being accepted for planning and innovation projects on Grants.gov. Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 30 to submit a proposal….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-02-21
…why ag education and outreach are critical for implementing conservation programs and updates to the Housing for the Harvest program that is now available in 17 counties. Tune in to…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis. OPCA is a program under CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. In a news release, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross stated, “We’re offering this…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…system,” the lawmakers wrote. “We urge the USDA to dedicate at least $300 million for business technical assistance, delivered in the form of multi-year grants to public and NGO agricultural…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing up to $15 million to help support conservation innovation. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program helps farmers…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…Plan and USDA’s budget request for 2022 make sure the Forest Service can prioritize forest management and restoration.” Twenty-eight wood projects have been awarded funding through the Wood Innovations Grant…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
Significant investment was recently made through the Small Business Innovation Research Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing more…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…budget, of $60 million for livestock methane reduction,” Ross noted. “There’s new $30 million investment for pollinator habitat projects and $20 million for the development of conservation planning programs…We also…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why flexibility is needed in conservation programs, a subjective…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
…is what people are going to think of that we just haven’t thought of,” said Allen Christian, Head of Open Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for Bayer. “We feel that working…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
The deadline is quickly approaching for grant opportunities from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Future Organic Farmers grants of $5,000 dollars are available for eligible students. Up to 20 vocational and…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…conservationists. The discussions focused on cooperation between farmers and urban water users in order to address the challenging water year. “The whole region has a water problem; the whole state…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants. An additional $200 million will be used for water conveyance improvements and $150 million will address groundwater cleanup and water recycling projects. “The…