…the eradication effort. From left: Humberto Izquierdo (Alameda), Dave Whitmer (Napa, retired), Eric Lauritzen (Monterey), Greg Clark (Napa), Tony Linegar (Sonoma), and Jim Allan (Solano). CDFA Secretary Karen Ross congratulates…
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…any time, in either direction. Remember: Whenever you see tracks, always think train! For more information or to request an Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation, visit www.caol.us or contact Nancy…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find…
Kern County 2015 Crop Report
Ruben J. Arroyo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, submitted the 2015 Kern County Crop Report to Kern County Board of Supervisors and Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…send a brief resume by November 7, 2016 to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, 1220 N Street, Room 221, Sacramento, California 95814,…
Checking Chickens on Social Media
…of the birds. In addition to the new blog and Instagram page, the site contains videos, FAQs, infographics, and links to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest. Learn more about the…
Agri View: Say Cheese!
Everett Griner talks about the surplus amount of cheese available in today’s Agri View. Say Cheese! Oh there is a hassle over the government’s decision to buy eleven million pounds…
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
…in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability…
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
…are tailored for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process to help beginning, small, underserved and family farmers and ranchers…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…that eventually shape the business and livelihoods of farmers around the world,” said Watne, who presented before members of the committee in Rome, Italy. Established as an inclusive international and…
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….
Europe Trade Woes Spelling Trouble for TTIP
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada may not be passed by the deadline this week. Politico reports one of Belgium’s regional leaders vowed on…