USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…the assembly today, on World Soil Day, about the importance of soil. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – America’s agency for soil conservation, classification and studies – plans to…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…Environmental Protection, along with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. This core group provides local assistance grants and coordinates activities that support sustainable communities by emphasizing strong economies, social…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about the Margin Protection Program for dairy, contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency county…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
…topics ranging from animal welfare to trade and allows you the chance to advocate on behalf of the industry on Capitol Hill.” NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…efforts for taking on a task not popular with many in her party. She has had to battle an onslaught of attacks from environmental groups as well as from members…
CAPCA Announces New CEO/President
…doubled in size under his leadership from 700 exhibitors to over 1,500 with over 2 million square feet of exhibits. CAPCA represents 75% of the 4,000 California EPA licensed pest…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…owners are dedicated to exceptional land stewardship and strive to balance the farm’s bottom line with environmentally sound practices. They are committed to fostering sustainability on all levels, from soil…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) disaster assistance programs, visit the FSA factsheet page at www.fsa.usda.gov/factsheets or contact your local FSA office at http://go.usa.gov/pYV3….
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…the Pollinator Partnership The Pollinator Partnership is a non-profit 501©3 organization—the largest organization in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems. Birds, bats,…
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is helping the Redwood Valley County Water District, in Mendocino County, Calif. assess the risks they face from climate change and to take actions that…
What is SIP Certified?
You may have seen the SIP Certified logo the last time you were buying wine at the store. What is SIP Certified The Sustainability In Practice program, also known as…
