…Creamy/Crunchy Almond Butter http://www.zinkeorchards.com/ Braga Organic Farms Organic Roasted and Salted Pistachios http://www.buyorganicnuts.com/ Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc California Cabernet Sauvignon/ California Chardonnay http://www.shop.sumnerpeckranch.com/or in store at Sumner Peck Ranch Fresno/Madera…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…Froman, U.S. Trade Representative. “We are committed to unlocking new opportunities for Americans and through this work we are delivering for the communities that depend on agricultural products. This deal…
Semper Fresh Farms Seeks to Help Vets into Ag
…found once they left the corps, it was hard to find other work. To contact Showalter or Wagner, visit the Semper Fresh Farms website, call (831) 214-0046, or email semperfresh@gmail.com….
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…the RMA website, www.rma.usda.gov. The interim rule is available to the public at the Federal Register at www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx. More information is available on the RMA website at www.rma.usda.gov. Written comments…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27
…Party Food Safety Tips – USDA launches a website to help new and beginning farmers – Providing children nutritious meals during the summer For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/newfarmers http://www.fsis.usda.gov http://www.fns.usda.gov…
Fundraiser for Veterans-to-Farmers Program
…Wagner both live in Monterey County and are veterans of the Marines. Both found that once they left the corps, it was hard to find other work. Showalter went to…
Almond Board: Almond Growers are Good Neighbors
One of the many things the Almond Board does is help the public understand almond growers are good neighbors. Sabrina Hill has this week’s almond update. Almond Update for June…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the agricultural community and provides advice on general trade policy matters. The Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees offer technical advice and…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…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…
Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal
…Groot is asking his members to contact him if they are interested in speaking up. If you are located in a different part of California, Contact your local farm bureau….
Water Act Proposal Costs Time and Money
…asking all agriculture land owners to speak up now before the public comment period ends in October. Contact your local Farm Bureau if you would like to join in expressing…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…the inaugural meeting of the reconvened Beginning Farmer and Rancher Advisory Committee held at the University of California Davis, California. This Advisory Committee, composed of 20 members, including Extension agents,…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 20
…activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for American farmers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/u… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/06/18/its… http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/u……