…large and diverse staff that can provide professional assistance in the implementation of sustainable farming systems and techniques. “We help farmers and ranchers and forest landowners with one-on-one conservation plans,”…
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…
Proposition 12 Deadline May Be More Ambitious Than Realistic
…to overhaul their facilities to conform to the new spacing standards. Hog farmers will have until 2022 to meet the new requirements. American producers that do not update their farming…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
…20 years perhaps the organic food might not be as good as it is now.” Zamora noted that not all of the increased interest in organic production from larger farming…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…multiple income sources related to farming. “We like to have other businesses off the farm,” Kivirist told CNBC, referencing the diversification of farming operations to include things such as bed…
The Economic Impact of Proposition 12
…farm businesses, as production either declines or stops altogether for some farming operations based on the higher cost of production. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…of engaging the farming community about the various resources they offer to the industry. “We run something called the ATTRA Project, it’s a national sustainable ag information service with a…
Agri View: BFTP-Largest Industry Established by Foreigners
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about how the largest industry in our country, farming, was established by foreigners in today’s…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…all calculated in the assessment of the farming operations. The data that was recorded demonstrated no significant differences between small and large farms in terms of the general welfare of…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
Farms and ranches in Ventura County are welcoming community members to take the day exploring their farming operations. The self-guided tours provide the community a chance to learn about livestock…
Californian Once Again Leads National FFA Officer Team
…industry and definitely vital to what our industry is all about, there’s plenty of other parts, from vertical farming in urban areas and rooftop gardens, as well as the more…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…Ross signed a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will make funding available to bring on additional personnel to assist with the implementation of more sustainable farming and ranching practices. “This…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…and increase the amount available for farming. Will it work? You can bet there will be lawsuits, and if the governor’s office remains under the thumb of the Sierra Club,…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…It will feature a local urban farm enterprise and a visit with scientists who conduct research on microgreens, locally adapted fruit varieties and other urban farming topics at USDA’s Beltsville…