…communities in rural America.” Vilsack Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are the backbone for Americans everywhere, providing food, feed, fiber, fuels, and open spaces. However, rural areas and communities face…
Western View: Senior Citizens Supporting Marijuana?
The CBS News show Sunday Morning reports that the movement to fully legalize marijuana is being fueled in part by some of our senior citizen community. Seniors and Marijuana Grandma…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…and applications of almonds. For the past six years, ABC has worked with California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom to offer the popular “An Almond Story” video and accompanying…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…decades, in part because of milkweed lost to agriculture, development and other causes. This is why NRCS is working with agricultural producers in 10 states to plant milkweed and other…
Agri View: Blacksmithing
…and the distinctive smell of burning charcoal identified his workshop. At the beginning of the Twentieth Century, farming was done with the power of horses and the skills of a…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Trout with Burnt Lemons, and Smoked Chard
…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…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) began making arrangements for treatment the week of March 21st. The spring treatment campaign started on March 25th in Kern County, working north to Fresno County….
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Placer County and surrounding areas who are looking to enjoy a farm-fresh, healthy lifestyle. The seasonal farmers’ markets offer community members a variety of unique venues for buying local and…
Farming from the Heart- FFA State Convention
…FFA chapter is a junior as well. (From left to right, respectively: Emily Cockrum, Gillian Umphenour, and Erica Bowles.) (Music by audionautix.com) …
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…and nutrient management of cover crops. Purdue University will create a new open source framework that can help identify combinations of policies to improve the environment while ensuring food security….
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
…Joaquin valleys. One study focuses on organic production of almonds. The cost analyses are based on hypothetical farm operations of well-managed orchards, using practices common to each region. Growers, UC…
The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic Vinegar
…The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic Vinegar For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…health and social fabric of communities while creating economic opportunities for farmers and neighborhoods,” Vilsack said. “USDA’s Urban Agriculture Toolkit compiles guidance from our Know Your Farmer team and many…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…contact their local USDA Farm Services Agency office to report damage for that program. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com. Permission…