The 2014 Farm Bill is our country’s biggest investment in land and water conservation and has been called the most significant conservation legislation in generations. Voluntary partnerships between agricultural and…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…and hazardous materials reduction, resource conservation, efficient business practices and pollution prevention integration activities. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Today begins national Pollution Prevention Week,…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Agricultural Statistics Service Vanessa Dellis, USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Yu-Ting Guilaran, U.S. EPA-Office of Pesticide Programs Tracy Hancock, U.S. Forest Service Jamie Harris, U.S. EPA-Office of Ground…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…conservation partners working with landowners can request assistance from USDA to protect and enhance agricultural land through an agricultural or wetland easement. These easements deliver many long-term benefits. For example,…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…the administration’s continuing commitment to provide additional resources to severely affected communities in vital agricultural areas.” According to California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris, “This agreement will give men…
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for me? To learn about some of the key changes in the Farm Bill made for new farmers and ranchers, please visit the Agricultural Act of 2014:Highlights and Implications page….
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…agricultural producers to protect not our great natural resources, but rather our backyard ponds. “It is an underhanded way to harm American agriculture and threaten America’s food security. I urge…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…eligible conservation partners working with landowners can request assistance from USDA to protect and enhance agricultural land through an agricultural or wetland easement. These easements deliver many long-term benefits. For…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…the 2014 Walnut Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, officially conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service August 1 through August 22, 2014. There were a few samples completed before August 1…
Food Expo Gaining National Attention
…know to get involved next year. Food Expo Gaining National Attention The Fresno County Farm Bureau featured the Fresno Food Expo on last night’s episode of their “Valley’s Gold” series….
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…era for conservation. The Wilderness Act protects wild and scenic undeveloped land across the United States for the benefit of all. Today, the National Wilderness Preservation System includes more than…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…contacted their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office should do so as soon as possible. The Budget Control Act passed by Congress in 2011 requires USDA to implement reductions of…