…shortage, because farmers have had to reduce their flock sizes in order to comply with new spacing requirements, while others say they’ll be able to purchase sufficient numbers of compliant…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…it’s the issues resulting from the drought that will have the greatest implications for years to come. While we were excited to see the water bond, Proposition 1, pass this…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…Paul Muller, Judith Redmond and Dru Rivers plus second-generation owners Jenna Clemens and Amon Muller. It has been a certified organic farm since 1985 and is a pioneer for Community…
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
…contact Steve Linkhart, California Association of Food Banks at (510) 350-9916. For our friends and foodies– tweet, Instagram or Facebook – #CAGrown with a pic of California Grown produce and…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 28
…Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree arrives and USDA research brightens the holidays. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.ars.usda.gov…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
…to use them in the field instead of their more expensive trucks. Contact your local Yamaha dealer for more on the Viking VI utility vehicle or head to Yamaha’s website….
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…been possible without generous support from the local community and leadership within the state, as well as a Community Facility Grant from USDA. Through this grant, USDA provided support for…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…in the achievements of our farmers and ranchers. I feel fortunate to have been given such vital work to do, and such wonderful employees and colleagues to work with. Ranchers,…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members. www.cfbf.com…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
…fiscal year, more than any other food bank in the nation. Much of this food was donated from family farms, demonstrating the deep connection that farmers have to local community….
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) disaster assistance programs, visit the FSA factsheet page at www.fsa.usda.gov/factsheets or contact your local FSA office at http://go.usa.gov/pYV3….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 21
…In Review, ranchers, USDA and Chevrolet helping the environment. Holiday food prices. And seasonal cooking safety advice by calling 1-888-MP-Hotline. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…To learn more, reference the U.S. Bee Buffer Frequentkly Asked Questions. To review the eligibility requirements and complete participant application, visit http://beebuffer.com/. The U.S. Bee Buffer Project is sponsored in…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…foreign-born workers to enter the U.S. We also need to permit some current workers, many of whom have helped sustain our operations for years, to remain working in America. “Congress…