USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices

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…for the country, and increases local food sales for family farmers. Public-private partnerships with non-profit organizations and other community groups are already proving to have great success across the country….

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture

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…with other nations and industry leaders to develop the next generation of solutions that will help agriculture adapt to modern climate challenges. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said: “Farmers, ranchers and…

Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced

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…possibility and an ecological necessity.” The Leopold Conservation Award program inspires other landowners through these examples and provides a visible forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized…

Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation

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…adopted in August will help protect our residents’, farmers’ and industry’s access to affordable and reliable water.” “Today’s bill signing is a historic step for our state. It is so…

Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules

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…California property owners have been entitled to tap water beneath their land since the Gold Rush days. Lawmakers supporting the groundwater overhaul say the existing system pits farmers against each…

USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers

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United States Department of Agriculture programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State…

Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts

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…grants promote creativity and problem-solving efforts that benefit farmers and ranchers and protect our natural resources,” Vilsack said. “They’re critical in sparking new ideas and techniques for conservation on America’s…

Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture

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…and Atmospheric Administration Tom Torgersen, National Science Foundation Christine Zakarka, USDA-APHIS Regions San Diego County, Imperial County, Coachella Valley, Ventura County Schedule Sept. 14 (San Diego County): Farmers market; Bamboo…