When will certain aspects of the new Farm Bill be implemented and available? Rod Bain has the story. A Peek at Some Farm Bill Program Timelines…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…million for communities running low on drinking water supplies $47 million for food and housing assistance for people in the communities most affected by the drought We spoke recently with…
Potassium Amounts to Be Required on New Nutrition Labels
…the American Heart Association talks about the importance of having the amounts of potassium included on the updated nutrition facts label. Potassium Amounts to Be Required on New Nutrition Labels…
Help to Making Healthier Food Decisions
In an effort to help Americans make healthy food choices, consumers can expect to see a new nutrition facts label on packaged foods. Susan Carter has the story. Help to…
USDA’S Role in the Newly Proposed Nutrition Labels
While the Food and Drug Administration is taking the lead in updating the nutrition facts on packaged foods, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is doing things now to help…
New Food Nutrition Labels in the Works
…The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes that would take effect in the next couple of years. Susan Carter has the story. New Food Nutrition Labels in the Works…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, I’m proud of USDA’s role in fostering much-needed changes in the school nutrition environment. As research shows, good nutrition is an important…
1890’S Scholarship Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talking about the 1890’s Scholarship Program. 1890’S Scholarship Program…
1890’s Faculty Program Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the 1890’s program for faculty development. 1890’S Faculty Program Funding…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…educational achievement. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast in the classroom preform over 17% better on math tests and have fewer disciplinary problems. For more information, go to http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/child-nutrition-programs…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…Service Agency (FSA) and NRCS work on improved forage and habitat for bees through programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and EQIP. Additionally, the Economic Research Service (ERS)…
Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program
Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Julie McPeake has more. Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program To…
CFBF: Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food to ‘Harvest for All Program’
…annual Harvest for All program. About one third of the total food donated, or 11 million pounds, were collected by young farmers and ranchers in California. To read more about…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
…focuses on drought conditions for farm workers with speakers from the California Rural Legal Assistance and the California Farm Labor Contractors Association. The final panel on drought conditions is with…