…Environmental Protection Agency. The new category will spotlight the multiple benefits gained from farming and ranching, including innovative and sustainable approaches to water and energy conservation, food crop production efficiency,…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…the state’s near- and long-term water priorities. One of actions identified in the report, ‘Expand Water Storage Capacity and Improve Groundwater Management,’ outlined the intent to improve sustainable groundwater management…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…beekeepers say losses remain higher than the level that they consider to be sustainable. According to survey results, total losses of managed honey bee colonies from all causes were 23.2…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
…Award Review Panel will be evaluating properties based on responsible and sustainable land management, economics, innovation, overall land health, and community outreach and leadership. The deadline for nominations is July…
Update on the Pork Industry
…year U.S. pork sales were very strong. Becca Hendricks, Pork Checkoff Assistant Vice President of International Marketing, says that the trend may not be sustainable. Update on the Pork Industry…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…access in rural America. Farmers and ranchers continue to lead the charge towards a more sustainable energy future. 57,299 farms reported using a renewable energy producing system in 2012. That’s…
Groundwater Control Worries
Sustainable groundwater levels have become a concern for many, complicated even more by the drought year. Kern County, like many other counties, held a water forum this week to educate…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…Planning and Conservation League and the California Water Foundation. The California Water Foundation proposal suggested management approaches that include defining sustainable groundwater management, developing a program that covers all sub-basins,…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…research through standard and green initiatives, Enhancing food safety, Developing new/improved seed varieties and specialty crops, Controlling pests and diseases, Creating organic and sustainable production practices, Establishing local and regional…
AgNeTVideo: Sustainable Composting Basics
High school kids learning about composting at a FARMS Leadership workshop by The Center for Land Based Learning….
Students Plant Corn at Chukchansi Park
…corn, create a sustainable compost pile and make a healthy spinach and mango pasta salad. FARMS Leadership programs are available throughout the state, go to the Center’s website for more…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…and responsive to changing consumer tastes. The 2015 budget proposal, and the tools provided in the new farm bill, will help to create jobs and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…of a state backstop for sustainable groundwater management practices by the State Water Resources Control Board, should local efforts to do so not materialize. “Together, the Governor’s proposed budget and…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
…emerging diseases affecting landscapes and orchards and tracking pathogens in the fresh produce industry. The final day of the show, seven UC presenters will address the theme “Sustainable is attainable.”…