…report. California is the largest ag producer in the nation with farm revenue of $44.7 billion – an estimated seven percent of the total U.S. food supply comes from the…
Gerawan Statement Regarding ALRB Decision
…1, 2013 Order Vacating the Regional Director’s Dismissal of the Petition for Decertification is a victory for workers across this State. An election shall be held at Gerawan Farming on…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
…will win a 2014 Polaris Ranger 400. Listen to the above report for his full comments. To register for the Almond Conference, visit almondconference.com. For the Almond Board, click here….
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…proposals must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Friday, December 6, 2013, at 5 pm PST. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Federal Funds Management Office at (916) 657-3231, or grants@cdfa.ca.gov….
Deadline for Milk Income Loss Contract Program
…enacted before the MILC program, or its replacement, can provide assistance. Dairy operations can obtain more information on MILC by contacting a local FSA office or search “MILC” at www.fsa.usda.gov….
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and a list of advisors, call 888-712-4188 or email conference@californiafarmconference.com. For further conference information and registration visit www.californiafarmconference.com….
Poultry Grower Lois Alt Prevails Against EPA
…position by withdrawing the order against Alt. In opposing EPA’s motion to dismiss, Alt and Farm Bureau argued that farmers remained vulnerable to similar EPA orders, and the important legal…
Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools
Getting more locally grown food to schools is the goal of USDA’s Farm to School program. For more information on the USDA Farm to School census please go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/….
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Report
…get a copy of the first report at The Almond Conference, which is scheduled for December 3 though 5 in Sacramento. You can register for the conference online at almondconference.com….
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…of Change.” The conference is set for April 1-3, 2014 in Green Bay, Wis. Conference details and registration will soon be available at www.calfandheifer.org. Join DCHA today by visiting: www.calfandheifer.org,…
Rescheduled USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Date Set
…citrus crop forecast of the 2013-2014 season will be released Friday, November 8th. Hear the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 8th at agnetwest.com….
Almond Board: Leadership Program at Almond Conference
…The Almond Conference is December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. You can register for the Almond Conference online at almondconference.com. You can find more about the almond board at almondboard.com….
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
…or Vimeo account and complete the online entry form on the World Ag Expo website. Videos must be at least 30 seconds long and may not exceed six minutes. Anyone…