…long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…Cruz student Ryan Hutchison. Rich Casale, NRCS district conservationist, provides assistance to Chris Omer, farm manager, Homeless Garden Project, Santa Cruz, CA. NRCS photo. HGP runs a Community Supported Agriculture…
Local Food Market
…U.S. increased 54 percent between 2008 and 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The National Restaurant Association says that menus featuring locally produced fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, and…
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
…strong local and regional food systems, as described at www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…support organic operations over the past seven years, helping to make organic certification more accessible, attainable, and affordable through a “Sound and Sensible” approach. This initiative includes streamlining the certification…
Backyard Chicks
…pellets. You can even make a homemade chicken feeder / waterer Treats – Vegetables, bread, bugs, chicken scratch (cracked corn, milo, wheat) What’s next? Now that you’ve skimmed the basics…
The California Kitchen: Crepes With Strawberry Jubilee
…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 Follow Albert on: Facebook, Linkedin: Albert J. Hernandez…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Resources (DWR) reports that as of March 30, 2016, the statewide average snow water equivalent in the Sierra Nevada is 24.4 inches, as compared to two inches on this date…
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
…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…