…in the agriculture industry. An Army veteran, Baccam said that transitioning from the military to the agriculture industry is a natural fit for many. Hard work, loyalty, dedication, perseverance, patriotism…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
…Wine, in which capacity he has trained restauranteurs, wholesalers/distributors, retailers, and winery personnel. The 2016 Vineyard of the year Award is deservedly bestowed toVineyard 1869/Original Grandpere. Located in Amador County,…
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…Solutions report is available online. To learn more about technical and financial assistance available through NRCS, visit nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or your local USDA service center. As tree density increases, lesser prairie-chicken…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…competitive grants to help strengthen local and regional food systems, develop new market opportunities for producers, and support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, flowers and nursery crops (known collectively…
Homegrown Strawberries
…easy to reproduce. Stick around. It’ll all be clear in just a few hundred words. The Type of Strawberry There are several varieties of strawberries: June-bearing, day-neutral, ever-bearer, Alpine, and…
The California Kitchen: Stir Fried Swiss Chard and Feta Cheese
…from AgNet West. Stir Fried Swiss Chard With Feta Cheese and Strawberries For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
Healthier Shopping
Can shoppers in a supermarket be nudged to buy healthier foods, for example, buying items for a complete meal with all of the food groups? Cathy Isom tells us how…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…certainly opened up many doors for me and taught me important life lessons along the way. Through competing in livestock judging, job interview, public speaking, extemporaneous speaking and food science,…
The California Kitchen: Baked Goat Cheese With Bruleed Strawberries
…Goat Cheese With Bruleed Strawberries For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, at rcurtis@almondboard.com or (209) 343-3216. While the Almond Board’s Honey Bee BMPs make important recommendations for protecting honey bee health, it is important…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…at the ends of aisles, at eye-level, and close to the check-out counters. Cardiovascular disease researcher and Associate Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Matthew Freiberg, MD, MSc, remarks, “If…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…June 28, 2007, FDA announced a broader import control of farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace (related to carp), and eel from China. FDA will start to detain these products at…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Salad with Radicchio and Sprouts
…West. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Salad with Radicchio and Sprouts For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku,…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…award depicting Aldo Leopold and $10,000. Sand County Foundation presents Leopold Conservation Awards in California, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. About Sand…