Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers Fundraiser

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…will be opportunities to buy raffle tickets to support the fundraiser. Money raised at the event goes toward purchases at the following day’s junior livestock auction. To RSVP, email MCFBYFR@gmail.com…

USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program

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…Bay-Delta watershed. “This is an entirely new approach to conservation,” said Vilsack. “We’re giving private companies, local communities, and other non-government partners a way to invest in what are essentially…

USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs

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…online tools become available NAP buy-up sign-up starts.. ARC/PLC one-time selections occur. ARC/PLC sign-up for 2014 and 2015 starts. Visit www.fsa.usda.gov or the local FSA office for information about FSA…

USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation

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…Farm Bill, which authorized USDA to create the new conservation program. “This is an entirely new approach to conservation,” said Vilsack. “We’re giving private companies, local communities, and other non-government…

USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices

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…low-income people face time and resource challenges when it comes to putting healthy food on the table,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Promoting nutritious food choices can have a positive…

Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting

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…government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.fs.fed.us/ http://www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html…