Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought

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…water is constantly on her mind. Fortunately, USDA is able to help this community, and 73,000 residents living in other communities across California, through $9.7 million in grants to help…

USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought

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…expedite emergency water assistance to communities in need, particularly in drought-impacted areas. In addition to support from the ECWAG program, USDA is helping rural communities meet their water needs through…

AgNeTVideo: Semper Fresh Farms

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Semper Fresh Farms helps post-9/11 veterans transition out of the military and into farming. It’s a start-up program in Monterey County that can use support from the community. For more…

Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided

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…use, which complicates the ability to recharge underground aquifers. “The increasing pressure on groundwater has come from an antiquated surface-water system that’s inadequate in the face of continued urban growth…

State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks

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…conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Applications must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Applicants…

USDA Website for New Farmers

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…new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at www.usda.gov/newfarmers….

USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11

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…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for farm labor workers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.dot.gov/grow-america/fact-… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPTr… http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/de……

PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop

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A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…

CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign

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…P-R Farms, Inc. Naturally Sun-Dried Apricot Halves http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta in Fresno P-R Farms, Inc. ENZO Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta…