…that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2015 California Special Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Projects funded include farm tours at the California…
Farmer Drone Rules
…Online system. Before the FAA grants an agency access to COA Online, the agency (or proponent) will be asked to provide the FAA with a “declaration letter” from the city,…
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
…systems. The funding will expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program. On Nov. 13, Governor…
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…and consolidation into new or existing public water systems. The funding will expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S….
California Drought Always a Possibility
…water systems. The funding will expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program. Read more here….
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…popular microloan program (16,000 since 2013), with 70% issued to new farmers. The Value Added Producer Grant program, one of our most successful and effective drivers in helping agricultural producers…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting concept proposals for the 2016 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that…
Climate Smart Ag Delegation Lands in the Netherlands
…Crop Block Grant Program. This program is a collaboration between the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands and CDFA to develop strategies and management practices to enable specialty crop…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…Agriculture allocates money for grants through their Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP). American Farmland Trust Executive Director of Programs John Larson says they took advantage of that money…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
…The SCMP is a new federal grant program offered by USDA AMS that will award approximately $3 million to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through collaborative,…
Farm Bureau Awards $4,500 in Garden Grants to Local Schools
…who want to create or maintain gardens on their campuses. Schools may apply for a $250 renewal grant if they have an existing garden, or for a $500 grant toward…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…resources and helps California schools connect with California farmers through the online California Farmer Marketplace. The California grant recipients are as follows: Center for Ecoliteracy, Berkeley Grant Type: Support Service;…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Details for participation will be provided upon registration Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Grants Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov with general program questions. To learn more…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…and working with industry and consumers to conserve water through efficient fixtures and practices. More information about water research grants and recipients: www.epa.gov/research-grants/water-research-grants For more information about PPIC visit: http://www.ppic.org/main/home.asp…