…Different Taxes on Made in America Exports TPP levels the playing field for American workers and American businesses by eliminating over 18,000 taxes that various countries impose on Made in…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative. Twenty-five of the partnerships include resources for veterans interested in farming and 12 focus on tribal communities. Examples include a $200,000 grant…
Encouraging Families to Visit the Great Outdoors
Fee-free days, and the Every Kid In A Park initiative, are among the opportunities families can take to enjoy federal public lands like national forests. Encouraging Families to Visit the…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…announced a fundraising initiative last week—#LakeCountyRising—to help those affected by the Valley Fire. Participating organizations include the Lake County Winegrape Commission, Lake County Winery Association and Lake County Wine Alliance….
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
John Gamper State law provides partial relief from sales and use taxes for farm equipment, machinery, diesel fuel used in farming and food processing, off-road timber harvesting equipment and machinery,…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Parfait
…1 Cup Toasted Quick Oats 1 Cup Pomegranate seeds 1 Vanilla Bean Split in half and seeded 1 T Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…February showed that since 2010, private landowners have worked with USDA and its partners through the Sage Grouse Initiative to restore 4.4 million acres of habitat for sage-grouse while maintaining…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…joined CFBF as a co-sponsor. “Current law allows a 10 percent income tax credit on the inventory costs of fresh fruits and vegetables only,” said John Gamper, CFBF taxation and…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…the ball rolling. “California dairy farmers are dedicated to providing a wholesome, nutritious product for families everywhere and to making this nutritious food available to all families, regardless of circumstances,”…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…new standards. USDA recently launched an initiative called Team Up for School Nutrition Success that allows the schools who still face challenges to pair up and learn best practices from…
Drought Forcing Changes in Drip Project
In hindsight, this water-plagued year has actually helped the dairy drip irrigation initiative by creating extremes that the project has had to figure out. Drought Forcing Changes in Drip Project…
The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream
…Raw Cream 1 Cup Raw Milk ½ Cup Apple Juice 1 t apple Schnapps 1 Granny Smith Apple Diced Small 1 Vanilla Bean Split in half 1 Cup Flour 1…
The California Kitchen: Apple Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Taco
…Apple Cider 1 Bottle Red Wine 1 onion Split in half 3 Apples Sliced 1 Cup Beef Stock 1 Cup Flour 1 pinch Salt 2 T Shortening Water To get…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. Full details can be found at http://usdaapps.challengepost.com. The Innovation Challenge was created in support of the President’s Climate Data Initiative, which aims to harness climate…