…second-generation owners Jenna Clemens and Amon Muller. It has been a certified organic farm since 1985 and is a pioneer for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) marketing. Located near Guinda in…
Low-VOC Options for New Regulations in 2015
California growers face new regulations in 2015, requiring the use of volatile organic compounds with a low emission rate during much of the year. Sabrina Hill talks with a representative…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Commissioner for Foods & Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The listening session is sponsored by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau…
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
…a collaboration with researchers and professors has received a second round of funding to find organic cures for the disease. However Elkins says they are researching outside of those boundaries….
Agri View: True or False
Everett Griner talks about “organic,” more than where it is grown in today’s Agri View. True or False…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…more than $52 million in new USDA grants nationwide to support the development of the local, regional and organic food sectors. You can learn more about USDA’s investments at www.usda.gov/results….
California Navel Orange Production Forecast
…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…profiles, and other outreach efforts. Sustainable soil management builds the organic matter within soil, which helps maintain fertility while fostering drought resiliency through increased water retention. California has more than…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…management and whole-farm planning. SCF-Organic Farms, LTD – $200,000 grant; To complete an organic farming progress study, conduct on-farm pest management workshops and conduct on-farm land preparation demonstrations for socially…
2014 Grant Awards to Support Farmers Markets, Local Food and Organic Production
…Alonzo also discusses USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants that aim to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers. AMS Administrator Anne Alonzo To learn…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…Organic Research and Extension Initiative, USDA is awarding more than $19 million in grants to help producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards grow and market high-quality organic…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…organic farm owned by Andrew Brait, Paul Muller, Judith Redmond and Dru Rivers. It produces a large diversity of crops that are sold year-round directly to consumers. The owners strive…
California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…
Millennials Not Eating as Much Sugar
…and yogurt, deli meals demand is gaining, organic foods are growing, and fresh baked goods are doing well. Many of those trends reflect the Millennial consumers’ demand for fresh foods….