…the Los Angeles area is the standard Medfly program used by CDFA and it’s the safest, most effective and efficient response program available. CDFA has successfully eradicated each and every…
Farm and Nutrition Day Hosts Thousands of Kids
The Fresno County Farm Bureau, Big Fresno Fair and many other sponsors partnered again to bring hundreds of third graders from around the valley to their Farm and Nutrition Day….
Sheep Dog Puts on Show for Kids
Kids get to see a sheep dog work at the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Farm and Nutrition Day…
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…fund projects that lead to greater efficiencies and improved outcomes of Employment and Training (E&T) services supported by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP E&T programs help people on…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…the U.S. because they recognize the strength of the National Organic Program and the value of the USDA organic label. USDA is also helping organic stakeholders access programs that support…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
…recall was the result of a routine inspection program by the U.S. FDA which revealed the presence of the bacteria on certain food processing equipment. A separate UPC Inventory of…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…March 25 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, Chico 685 Manzanita Court Chico, CA Don’t miss this very important event! RSVP today by emailing Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com or texting ‘Yes’ and…
Cry for Water Continues
…people told elected officials “It’s time for action.” The message from several people who spoke “We don’t want handouts, we want jobs.” and “Water is the key to those jobs.”…
California Ag Day at the Capital
…11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a stage program at noon. Several organizations are expected to have exhibits at the event. Last year’s exhibitors included California Women for Agriculture, FFA,…
Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers
Employment related pilot programs under the new Farm Bill could reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment figures. Rod Bain and Secretary Vilsack explain. Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers…
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
…bill includes provisions important to stability too with a transition program for the 2014 crop year as enactment comes too late for USDA and the private sector to offer the…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…Food Service Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net….
Crop Progress Around the State
…to fair condition. Typically livestock supplemental feeding of hay and grain declines in the spring, but it continued unabated due to the lack of quality forage. Sheep grazed on harvested…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…access the program for cold storage and related equipment like wash and pack stations. Diversified and smaller fruit and vegetable producers, including Community Supported Agriculture programs, are now eligible for…
