…Fresno County’s number one employer — agriculture — is at great risk. “Fresno County Farm Bureau calls for all community members to push for additional surface water and groundwater storage,…
What to make of Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture
There were fewer replies to the most recent Census of Agriculture compared to previous survey, and for a myriad of reasons. Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture…
WANTED – More Young Farmers
Preliminary Census of Agriculture data shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack….
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Agriculture Statistics Service released the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results. Sabrina Hill has some key numbers for California. Preliminary Census of Agriculture California…
California FFA President says Ag Education Funds are Important
…is important because it helping our future leaders of the agriculture industry grow. Riley continues explaining why it is important to keep agriculture education in the schools and why agriculture…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
SACRAMENTO – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results providing a first look at state and national data….
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…legislation increases funding for state and local conservation corps to assist communities with efficiency upgrades and reduce fire fuels in fire risk areas, and includes $1 million for the Save…
AgNeTVideo: Rabobank on Banking and Agriculture
Vernon Crowder of Rabobank talks about the banking industry and agriculture….
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…and Provide New Economic Opportunities for a Variety of Producers WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for…
Bringing Agriculture into the Classroom
The student run newspaper at the Granite Hills High School in Porterville, CA has a unique way of bring agriculture not only into the classroom but also into the lives…
Video: President Obama Responds to the California Drought
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley President Obama visited Joe Del Bosque’s farm in Merced County to view the damage caused by the California drought….
Plan in Place for Families Needing Assistance Due to Drought
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley A plan is in place that will help the families that will be affected by the record breaking drought….
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley During Sabrina Hill’s discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Friday, she relayed a tough question a farmer wanted answered. Hear…









