Getting more locally grown food to schools is the goal of USDA’s Farm to School program. For more information on the USDA Farm to School census please go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/….
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…members that will further advance the profitability, health and performance of their calves and the profit potential of our operations.” Members of DCHA are provided with resources and networking opportunities…
Rescheduled USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Date Set
The rescheduled USDA/NASS citrus crop forecast of the 2013-2014 season will be released Friday, November 8th. Hear the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 9:00 a.m. Friday, November…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…continues to hold meetings around the state about the plan update. The State Wildlife Action Plan examines the health of fish and wildlife populations and recommends actions to conserve species…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
Study on Schools and Fresh Produce
…eat produce on an ongoing basis. The dramatic rise of obesity and diabetes in children has prompted nutrition experts to encourage parents to offer their children a more healthful diet…
Pomegranate Season Returns
…content daily, including ideas and inspirations on how to incorporate the fruit’s burst of flavor into holiday entertaining, seasonal recipes and more. Simply Wonderful spotlights content from local chefs, nutrition…
Almond Board: Leadership Program at Almond Conference
There’s something new coming up this year at the annual Almond Conference. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Almond Board Program Coordinator Kendall Barton discusses…
No Disaster Assistance Without Farm Bill
…no disaster assistance in place right now for livestock producers anywhere in the nation, due to the fact we don’t have a farm bill. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to…
House Democrats Named to Farm Bill Conference
…to put food on the table, it is long past time for Congress to go to the negotiating table and pass a Farm Bill that will provide much-needed nutrition support…
America’s Farmers Grow Communities
The Monsanto Fund’s fourth annual America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is once again giving farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit organization. Julie McPeake has more….
AgNet West E-news: Brown Vetoes Citrus Bill; Almonds and Bee Health; Farm Bill
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the governor’s veto of AB571, almonds and bee health, and the farm bill. Click here to view the current…
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
Bee health is a big concern for the Almond Board, which has teamed up with Project Apis m. to help improve the future of honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click…
