…The idea is simple: take excess carbon out of the atmosphere, where the it causes global warming, and put it in the soil, where it helps plants grow. It’s called…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and…
Aquaculture Research
…the U.S. are complex and multifaceted. Applied research in genetics, disease, production systems, and economics is needed to develop practical solutions that will facilitate growth of the U.S. aquaculture industry….
Keyhole Garden
…it feeds and moistens garden soil continuously while plants grow. Find out more from Bonnie Plants about composting. Image credits: (top right) Keyhole garden by Jim. Via: www.organicgreendoctor.com – See…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Onion Asian Eggplant Parmesan
…Asian Eggplant Parmesan 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 apple TV…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…the state and raise awareness of the positive impacts citrus has on California’s health, economy and environment. CCM invites government representatives and staff to participate in this event that is…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…of their time. A map is available online describing each shortage area for FY 2016. Applications are due May 20. Please see the request for applications for more information. In…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…and renewal. HGP Director Darrie Ganzhorn said, “Our vision is to create a thriving and inclusive community, workforce and local food system. Our goal is to create a world-class farm.”…
Local Food Market
…without antibiotics and growth hormones, says Brad Masi, an instructor in environmental studies at Oberlin College in Ohio. The gold standard is to buy both local and organic. Bottom line….
Agri View: El Niño
…period shown is March—May 2016, “MAM”; the last is December 2016—February 2017. Model data from the North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME). Climate.gov figure. Click for large image. There are two…
The California Kitchen: Poppy Seed Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
…these 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…
New GroupGAP Program for the Produce
…farmers, more options for consumers, and strong verification of food safety practices. It is a true win-win. We’re proud to have developed this innovative solution in partnership with our stakeholders.”…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…businesses and infrastructure projects since between 2009. Industry data estimates that U.S. local food sales totaled at least $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. More information…
Pork Producers Support ‘CARB’ Recommendations
…delivered in feed and water. Additionally, the pork industry has invested more than $6 million to collect data related to and conduct research on the resistance issue, including on alternative…