…nursery crops, including floriculture. “Specialty crop block grants help sustain the livelihoods of American farmers while strengthening the rural economy” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These grants contribute to food…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…International $15,423,937 Cranberry Marketing Committee $1,561,170 Distilled Spirits Council $401,630 Florida Department of Citrus $3,885,364 Food Export Association of the Midwest USA $9,637,643 Food Export USA Northeast $8,138,985 Ginseng Board…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…and conserved across the state.” Where is food grown in your community? Do you grow your own food or get homegrown food from a neighbor who gardens? Is there a…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…It is managed by the National Institutes of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). NIFA will competitively award grants to organizations conducting programs to help beginning farmers and ranchers. Learn more about…
McNamara Named Agriculturalist of the Year
Farmer and president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Craig McNamara is named Agriculturalist of the Year by the California State Fair. Agriculturalist of the Year For…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Frozen Foods · Gerawan Farming Prima® Brand · Wawona Packing Company · Johanson Transportation Service · Wells Fargo Fresno Food Expo Fresno Food Expo New Product Awards Page Facebook Twitter…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…final report will also give first-time or expanded data on biomass production, equine, Internet access, regional food marketing and distribution, land use practices and agroforestry. Conducted only once every five…
CITD Webinar on Food Exporting
The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…in damage each year and endanger our nation’s food security,” said Vilsack. “The funds USDA is making available today will help partners and stakeholders develop strategies, products and treatments to…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Efforts will take place in the near future to eradicate this pest. The first detection of the Asian…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Memorandum to States communicating major SNAP related provisions of the Act. Community Food Projects: On February 27, 2014, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released a Notice of…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…that egg products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Consumers with food safety questions…