…Full Belly Farm,” said Ashley Boren, Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation. “They’ve pioneered a truly sustainable approach to growing food that prioritizes soil health, natural inputs, water efficiency, and wildlife-friendly…
Sustainable Ag Expo Thriving
…Sustainable Ag Expo The Vineyard Team is a group that promotes sustainable wine growing, and Executive Director Kris Beal helped the team put together the Sustainable Ag Expo 10 years…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…steps it is taking to help farmers manage their herbicide resistant weed problems in a more holistic and sustainable way: USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer financial assistance…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…storage projects, funding from this bond may also be used for regional water reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking water, particularly…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dozens of growers showed up to the San Juaquin Sustainable Farming Projects’ almond field day in Los Banos this week. Growers heard from University of California…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…and commercial viability of using sustainable wood products in high-rise construction. The competition will help spur increased sustainability in construction and will give priority to applicants that source materials from…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…“We’re actually seeing our farmers have hope. The farm to school program allows them to see an opportunity for a sustainable living for themselves and their families.” Testimonials in a…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…Soil health has taken a central role in global discussions on climate change, wildlife protection, and sustainable farming practices. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently launched a new…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…to help develop small-scale sustainable farms. The Co-op is a partnership between Latino farmers, including recent immigrants, and established farmers in southeastern Minnesota. They are working together to produce sustainable…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…the commercial viability of small to medium scale farmers, allowing wholesalers to source locally and increasing consumer access to local, sustainable, and healthy meat. USDA’s AMS awarded over $27 million…
Agri View: Keeping On
Everett Griner talks about sustainable agriculture in today’s Agri View. Keeping On…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award®, which honors private landowner achievement in…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…for sustainable, local groundwater management for the first time in California history. The legislation allows local agencies to tailor sustainable groundwater plans to their regional economic and environmental needs. A…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…which take effect in January, target areas where groundwater basins are being depleted faster than they are being replenished to be sustainable by 2040. It gives local land planners two…