…projects at local levels that supply perhaps necessary urban supply benefits, but they don’t provide benefits to agriculture,” Wade says. “From our perspective, we have got to build some big…
Drought Gave Flood Irrigation Bad Rap
…keep that in mind and don’t think that switching to drip or sprinkler irrigation is the answer.” Bali says one system isn’t better than the other and growers need to…
Agri View: Home Preserving
…touch each other. As soon as they freeze, seal the berries in an airtight container and place them back into the freezer so they don’t get freezer burn. Read more….
Climate Smart Israel
…botanical for lots of personal care products. The kibbutz processes its own Jojoba oil.California State Board of Food and Agriculture member Don Cameron is a member of our delegation and…
Farming from the Heart- Erin Gorter from Cal Poly SLO
…Gorter, former high school FFA Advisor and current Teacher Educator in the Ag Education and Commuincation Department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Gorter says that right now we don’t…
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
…remind everyone to continue with this part of a healthy diet. Cathy Isom tells you why you want to make sure you don’t miss out on eating your vegetables today….
California Delegation Set to Learn Conservation Strategies
…Delegation to Israel -Jason Sharett, California Strawberry Commission -Robert “Bob” Curtis, Almond Board of California -Don Cameron, Terranova Ranch, Helm, CA; member, California State Board of Food and Agriculture -Craig…
Market Match Program Helps Families and Farmers
…that basic cornerstone of health—eating right,” says Ecology Center Executive Director Martin Bourque. “The preliminary survey results clearly show that Californians on tight budgets who don’t already shop at farmers’…
2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
…business dreams a reality. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. 2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge From: American Farm Bureau Federation Applications for the 2017 Challenge are NOW OPEN! Don’t…
Western View: Use a Plow, Go to Jail?
…water of the USA. Now, understand this – no environmental damage was done by the act of plowing. No harm has been done to anyone or anything. The soil was…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…car can.” Lead instructor Gary Vorderbruggen said a key to sheep shearing success is a calm demeanor. “Sheep don’t need to be riled up. If you can be calm, and…
Nobody Exempt from ACP Quarantines
…There are soil pests in other parts of the state that we don’t want here. We certainly wouldn’t want somebody from Florida digging up their trees and moving them here….
DIY Potting Mix
…puzzle to piece together, and that’s without considering the persnickety needs of each individual type of plant. But, don’t worry it’s doable, and all of the ingredients are there to…
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
…you don’t get all of the fruit packed in that seven day period you have to treat again.” Kinosita says the pest and disease is definitely having an impact on…