State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015

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…communities,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “As groundwater management moves forward at the local level, farmers and ranchers need to be at…

USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers

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The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope…

California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

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…Commissioner for Foods & Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The listening session is sponsored by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau…