…especially culturally-appropriate fruits and vegetables for the target households, and work with underserved communities, particularly in Promise Zones and StrikeForce communities. Applications are due by Dec. 12, 2016. See the…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…can be complicated and time consuming, fear of conflict, unwillingness to ask for help, cost concerns, and farmers simply don’t want to accept their eventual exit from the farm. Attorney…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…up to 95 percent. USDA is providing a 90-day period for the public to review and comment on program improvements. To review program details, visit www.regulations.gov, reference RIN 0560-AI34 and…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…World Farmers’ Organization is available at www.wfo-oma.com. National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…Marketing Committee Chair Allan Sents explains “the need to evaluate the current state of the livestock marketplace is real,” but says the proposal is a step in the wrong direction….
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 2, 2016. The complete rules and application can be found on our website at http://www.ncga.com/topics/education/college-scholarships….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…land in agricultural use through the agricultural land easement component (ACEP-ALE). USDA published an interim final rule on February 27, 2015 and accepted public comments through May 28, 2015. USDA…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…Inc., Charlottesville, Va., $59,926 Community Outreach Projects focused on the growth and expansion of existing food safety education and outreach programs; Community Alliance with Family Farmers Foundation, Davis, Calif., $163,500…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to establish a Joint Organic Compliance Committee to enhance cooperation and ensure the integrity of organic products traded…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…business as contracts with utility companies expire—and burning the pile will get you in trouble with air regulators. Now what? That conundrum got San Joaquin County farm advisor Brent Holtz…
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…me, I got to drive to Fresno tomorrow. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West. To see the ValuePenguin study and other highways listed, visit: https://www.valuepenguin.com/most-dangerous-roads-america….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…natural and fewer ingredients for flagship brands. Dannon’s Pledge key components: – Dannon commits to offer products coming from a more sustainable agriculture by working with its dairy farmer partners…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
…the City of San Pablo, I want to thank the EPA for their commitment to our community.” Since 2008, EPA’s San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund has provided more…