…soilless farming. The issue of soilless production has been a source of conflict within the organic industry for years. Groups who are opposed to continuing to certify hydroponic and aquaponic…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…intensive farming, urban farming, and local foods, and assistance to small farmers and beginning farmers and ranchers. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the lead USDA partner in…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…farming operations, farmers markets, and production facilities. The short courses offered attendees an opportunity to hear approaches for beginning a cottage foods business as well as a study of the…
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
…producers are currently eligible to vote in this year’s election. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting…
Data Integration Vital to the Farm of the Future
…day noting “the conversation here is, what’s the future look like, and it’s going to be largely data-driven.” With more ag technology innovations becoming available to assist farming operations through…
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…are also mapping the genomes of the pig, cow, and honey bee. Photo by Stephen Ausmus A new test developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in College Station, Texas,…
Clever Ways for a Sustainable Halloween
Cathy Isom has some spooktacular ideas for some clever ways to have a more Earth-friendly Halloween. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Clever Ways for a Sustainable Halloween…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
…the film could defend scientists and farmers in a way that hadn’t been done in a long time,” he says. “It’s been a great honor to put those people on…
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…farming regions in the country. Kind was actively involved in calling on the administration earlier this year to address a dairy trade issue with Canada. Kind told U.S. Trade Representative…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…production by integrating indigenous farming knowledge with modern agricultural methods. Austin Community College will develop new associate degrees in sustainable agriculture to increase access to agricultural sciences careers for underrepresented…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…years of farming dates in Southern California. A Latino farmer panel discussion will be followed by the first session of workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers present…
CDFA and DWR Award Grant to Improve Water Efficiency
…$4.6 million will be distributed to the North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, along with 19 farming operations who submitted applications for funding. “This grant is a smart investment in…
Benefits of No-Dig Garden Beds
…a drastically different approach to that of contemporary tilled farming. Not digging and turning the soil means not disturbing all of the microorganisms, worms, insects, fungi and more that are…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
Results from the survey conducted by the California Farm Bureau Federation confirm that labor shortages are continuing to hinder farming and ranching operations throughout the state. The information collected earlier…