…Office of Farm to Fork employees will be in Turlock today for the “California Thursdays” event there. California’s innovative growers, our Mediterranean climate, our rich and varied soils, and all…
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
…with the challenges and stressors caused by a changing climate. The site provides resources related to drought, fire risks, pests and diseases, climate variability, and heat stress, and links users…
Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears
Climate change and warmer temperatures create a perfect environment for fire blight. Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says her area in northern California is…
Family Farmers Do More Than Feed the World
…Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture—a coordinated, focused, and global effort on climate. The Alliance will help us to better integrate and coordinate research, so that we as a world…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…infrastructure and conserve resources as we deal with the challenge of climate change.” The City of Fresno, through a zero percent interest loan from the state, used the $51 million…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…the agricultural sector,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Through carbon sequestration and other on-farm practices, farmers and ranchers are protecting the state’s natural resources and assisting in climate change mitigation.”…
Obama Administration Launches Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
…promote greater international engagement on ways agriculture can help mitigate the impact of climate change. To read more, visit the Obama Administration Launches Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture blog….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
…the impact of climate change. The announcement, during the United Nations Climate Summit in New York, demonstrates another key area in which the Obama Administration is leading efforts to collaborate…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. The Administration’s plan responsibly cuts carbon pollution, slows the long-term effects of climate change, helps farmers and others deal with the present-day impact of…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…with permission from Sustainable Conservation ABOUT SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation believes promoting a healthy environment can be good for business. The nonprofit’s award-winning climate, air, water and wildlife initiatives promote…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…release of ‘Safeguarding California: Reducing Climate Risks’, California is building upon our continuing efforts to prepare and adapt to a changing climate,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “How California farmers…
Agri View: Weather Changes
Everett Griner talks about climate change or not. It is still questionable in today’s Agri View. Weather Changes…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…also in capitalizing on the shared resources of our people, climate and economy. A strong and growing Mexican market is a win for California and a win for Mexico. In…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…drought continues, let me assure you that the Obama Administration and USDA are committed to increasing investments in the nation’s water infrastructure to mitigate the impact of climate change and…