…an outdoor classroom at Valley Springs Elementary School, the student-run farm at Calaveras High School, and accompanied students on a field trip to Metzger Farms. Secretary Ross with students and…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…developing nations. Effects on the environment. The use of insect-resistant or herbicide-resistant crops did not reduce the overall diversity of plant and insect life on farms, and sometimes insect-resistant crops…
Agri View: Women Farm Operators
Everett Griner talks about the decline of women operators in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Women Farm Operators From: USDA 2012 Census Highlights Farm Demographics – U.S. Farmers by Gender,…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…Boise, ID Mr. Lee McDaniel, President, National Association of Conservation Districts, Washington, DC Mr. Terry McClure, President, McClure Farms LLC, Grover Hill, OH Mr. Tom Buman, CEO, AGREN, Carroll, IA…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified and exempt farms. California’s total gross value of sales of organically…
Organic Survey – California
…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…been domesticated and are produced on farms, it is important to remember that many species are also collected from the wild and are not in limitless supply. To help promote…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
USDA Helps Farms and Small Businesses Conserve Energy and Save Costs Grants for Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development are Provided through the Rural Energy for America Program Agriculture Secretary…
Veteran’s Vision
…approaching 60 with 40% over 65. 63% of our farms are in the last generation. Therefore succession planning is critical in our farming future. 2.3 million veterans and transitioning service-members…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…helped define Florida as the Sunshine State. Yet, the onset of citrus greening disease decimated farms throughout the state, causing approximately $7.8 billion in lost revenue, 162,200 citrus acres and…
Therapy for Veterans
…tells us how farms are helping veterans work, learn and heal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Therapy for Veterans From: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Founder: Alison Perry…
Strengthen Rural Communities
USDA Announces $15.6 Million in Grants to Strengthen Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $15.6 million in grants to increase prosperity in rural America through research, education,…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…nectar-rich wildflowers on their farms, ranches and other working lands. Right now, producers in the southern Great Plains and Midwest are watching milkweed and native wildflowers come alive on their…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…tools to meet the needs of this new breed of innovative urban farmer and small business owner.” Industry estimates show U.S. local food sales totaled at least $12 billion in…