…percent of all U.S. farms are small family farms. Local connections come in small packages – 58 percent of all direct farm sales to consumers come from small family farms….
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…federal policies and programs that affect U.S. farms and farm families. “Accurate data are key to better decision-making,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “By responding…
Methods of Composting
Craig Cogger of Washington State University Extension explains the primary methods to prepare compost materials for backyard gardens and larger farms. Methods of Composting…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
…on their farms. NASS encourages producers to respond online or by mail. Those producers who do not respond by the deadline may be contacted for a telephone or personal interview….
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
…rigid environmental laws that have failed to balance species protections with human needs.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…exports, increase wages, and help American businesses, including farms and other agriculture businesses, grow and create jobs across the country. The past six years have been the strongest in history…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…Whether growers are seeking best-in-class data management solutions for their planting programs, or a wide range of seed options to help them maximize their yield potential on their farms, DuPont…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…They are the best representatives to tell agriculture’s story and explain to policymakers how legislation can make or break the future for more than a million family farms and ranches.”…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Services Mike Curry, Johnson Farms Krista Frelinger Tavares, Syngenta Michael Marsh, Yosemite Farm Credit Rosa Perez, Oro Loma Ranch Brandon Rebiero, Wilbur-Ellis Matt Roy, Summit Almonds Taj Samran, Samran and…
Manuel Cunha on Water Hearing
…to once again limit water to Central Valley farms, the effect that decision has on the community, and problems with the water hearing held Wednesday in Sacramento. Manuel Cunha interview…
CA Farmer/Business Owner’s Part in 2015 World Ag Expo
…Critchley, who owns MC Solutions and farms with her husband in Fresno County. Mandy Critchley Interview For more on MC Solutions, click here. Follow our coverage of the World Ag…
Free Bird-Friendly Farming Workshops
…in adding bird-friendly farming practices on eligible farms in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. This conservation program is focused on, but is not limited to, several practices beneficial to birds…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…dairy marketing cooperative that serves and is owned by nearly 15,000 members on nearly 9,000 farms in 48 states. DFA also is one of the country’s most diversified manufacturers of…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…anymore that want to do it.” Chico State Punjabi Club president Aaron Pamma, 20, is among the exceptions. He farms almonds, peaches, pistachios, prunes and walnuts in Butte and Sutter…