Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Leadership Development Program is accepting applications to be part of the 2012-2013 Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Class X. The deadline to apply…
2012 Farm Bill Loses Steam in Senate
Movement on the farm bill in the Senate slowed to a crawl Thursday, with most of the action taking place behind the scenes. USDA’s Gary Crawford gives this report with…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Farmers League urged the U.S. Senate on June 1 to retain a successful air quality program in new federal farm legislation. The program, which is not included in the version…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…to encourage people to think about their food choices in order to lead healthier lifestyles,” said Merrigan. “Today we celebrate the great strides we are making from our local schools…
USDA Provides Funding
…million, is provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill. “We are committed to partnering with our stakeholders to achieve our mutual goals of identifying and mitigating threats to…
High Profile Ag Labor Bills Pass Committee
…passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and are expected to be taken up on the Assembly floor for a vote. Assembly Bill 2346, sponsored by the United Farm Workers,…