Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th

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…government officials, agricultural representatives 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…

Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day

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…check-in at the front desk and take a tour of this exciting event. For more information about FARM2U or providing interest to volunteer contact Breanne Ramos at (209)723-3001 or bramos@mercedfarmbureau.com….

USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies

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…on the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. For additional grant information on the awardees please follow on the grant program links in this release or see: http://www.ams.usda.gov/FSMIP http://www.ams.usda.gov/LFPP…

USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk

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…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….

CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

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…prevent water waste. Visit www.SaveOurWater.com to find out how everyone can do their part and www.Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought….

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs

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…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….

Almond Board: Silent Auction Donations Being Accepted

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…held Dec. 9–11 at the Sacramento Convention Center, please contact Rebecca Bailey at the Almond Board or call 209-343-3245. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/newsletters/outlook/ffa-students-go-college-scholarships-silent-auction-almond-conference?from-section=2881#sthash.cw6tFH4C.dpuf Almond Board-Silent Auction Donations Being Accepted…