Benefits of Farmers’ Markets

DanGeneral, This Land of Ours

…Food Compass. 6. Farmers markets offer foods that align with MyPlate guidelines.Buy foods and see how they fit with ChooseMyPlate. Visit different booths to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables,…

Challenging Conditions in the West

DanEnvironment, Industry News Release

…The research may examine relationships nationally, eco-regionally, or for other subpopulations of interest. More information on the Campus Research Challenge: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/national-wetland-condition-assessment-campus-research-challenge More information on the National Wetland Condition Assessment: http://www2.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys…

Almond Update: EQIP Program

Taylor HillmanAlmond Update, Specialty Crops

…funding cycles. However, growers interested in this opportunity with an eye toward this year’s harvest should contact their local NRCS office as soon as possible. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/newsletters/outlook/eqip-incentives-available-cleaner-almond-harvest-equipment#sthash.CpiQcpz3.dpuf…

Agri View: Ag College Enrollment

DanAgri View, Education

Everett Griner talks about the lagging enrollment in agriculture colleges in today’s Agri View. Agriculture College Enrollment From: Study.com Agriculture Schools, Colleges and Universities in the U.S. Agriculture schools educate…

New Regulations for Groundwater Management

Taylor HillmanGeneral

New Regulations Will Guide the Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans of California Communities The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released proposed regulations that will guide local groundwater management and regulation of…

Conserve Energy and Save Costs

DanEnergy, Industry News Release

…businesses; helped 1.1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 185,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution…

People’s Garden

DanGeneral, This Land of Ours

…working together to establish community and school gardens that incorporate sustainable practices and improve communities across the country. Through this Initiative USDA demonstrates that the simple act of planting a…