…if the chicken was raised humanely and sustainably. Now it’s possible, thanks to social media. The National Chicken Council recently announced as part of its Chicken Check In initiative the…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…and taxes.” That’s especially true, he said, if dividing the estate could lead to conflict. “Saving taxes is one thing,” said Guth, who has developed estate plans for 44 years,…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to local and regional food systems. Over the past seven years, USDA has helped provide consumers a stronger connection to…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…USDA programs and services that support strong local and regional food systems. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources and outreach efforts…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…Food Initiative (KYF2), which coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems – including SCBGP projects. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested…
Kids Gardening
…veggies and gobble up gigantic plates of bad fried food. The study was part of an initiative from eight American universities with the name of Get Fruved, which apparently stands…
Agri View: Corporate or Family Farm
…farm. Now, many smaller family farms are organized as corporations for tax and regulation purposes. Among our working population the word ‘corporate’ has become a bad word. Simply stated, a…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…how you can help with this effort, contact Barbara Hutchinson, The Rangelands Partnership/SRM (barbarah@cals.arizona.edu) or Jim O’Rourke, IRC/SRM (jorourke@csc.edu ). Also, please visit: IYRP Resources webpage (The Rangelands Partnership): http://globalrangelands.org/international-year-rangelands-and-pastoralists-initiative…
The California Kitchen: Collard Green Spring Roll
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing collard green spring roll with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Collard Greens 2 T Arbosana…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…and Farm to School initiatives in improving the health of children across the country, as well as creating new opportunities for farmers and ranchers to provide schools with fresh, nutritious…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…Initiative (KYF2) Initiative coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems – including FSMIP projects. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested close…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…Counties. Almond hull split continued in Sutter County. Walnut shells began to harden. The large walnut crop was monitored and prepped for harvest by application of treatments for codling moth…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…largest number of impoverished rural colonias in the nation. The area receives additional assistance through USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity initiative. Through StrikeForce, USDA staff work with state,…