…Measurement Standards website: www.kernag.com I would like to thank all the members of the Agriculture and Measurement Standards staff who helped with the compilation and preparation of this report, especially…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Livestock_ID/index.html Shell Egg Advisory Committee-2 Vacancies CDFA’s Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) program is announcing two vacancies on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee (SEAC). The committee makes recommendations to…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
…recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…especially culturally-appropriate fruits and vegetables for the target households, and work with underserved communities, particularly in Promise Zones and StrikeForce communities. Applications are due by Dec. 12, 2016. See the…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…can be complicated and time consuming, fear of conflict, unwillingness to ask for help, cost concerns, and farmers simply don’t want to accept their eventual exit from the farm. Attorney…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…up to 95 percent. USDA is providing a 90-day period for the public to review and comment on program improvements. To review program details, visit www.regulations.gov, reference RIN 0560-AI34 and…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…World Farmers’ Organization is available at www.wfo-oma.com. National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…Marketing Committee Chair Allan Sents explains “the need to evaluate the current state of the livestock marketplace is real,” but says the proposal is a step in the wrong direction….
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 2, 2016. The complete rules and application can be found on our website at http://www.ncga.com/topics/education/college-scholarships….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…land in agricultural use through the agricultural land easement component (ACEP-ALE). USDA published an interim final rule on February 27, 2015 and accepted public comments through May 28, 2015. USDA…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…Inc., Charlottesville, Va., $59,926 Community Outreach Projects focused on the growth and expansion of existing food safety education and outreach programs; Community Alliance with Family Farmers Foundation, Davis, Calif., $163,500…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to establish a Joint Organic Compliance Committee to enhance cooperation and ensure the integrity of organic products traded…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…business as contracts with utility companies expire—and burning the pile will get you in trouble with air regulators. Now what? That conundrum got San Joaquin County farm advisor Brent Holtz…