…Francisco. After getting married and starting a family, Tom enrolled in an organic farming apprentice program at UCSC and purchased land in Watsonville where he started Live Earth Farm. Live…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the U.S. Forest Service has identified an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its last aerial survey in May 2016….
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
Sand County Foundation , the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Lone Star Ranch as the recipient of the prestigious 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award®….
Conaway Open to Farm Bill Split
…both sides of the Farm Bill extended on time” following a meeting examining the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Conaway says the process is to be determined but said “If it’s…
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cranberry sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Cranberries 1 Qt Orange Juice…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
…– the first digester in CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program. The program is one of several at CDFA supported by the state’s greenhouse gas reduction fund, which is…
Back to the Future? H-2A Program Growth
The H-2A program has grown exponentially over the last seven years, especially in California, showing history repeating itself in the agriculture labor sector. The H-2A program allows employers to hire…
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…partner of the Almond Board, Buddy Ketchner, to learn more about the session. Hear the report here: almond-conference-marketing-session Get more information about the Almond Conference at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…government, industry and consumers to make significant reductions in food waste,” – Dave Stangis, Campbell’s Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. Link www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/sustainability-strategic-focus/waste/food-waste-case-studies Conagra Brands “Conagra Brands has been working…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
Cattle producers from Canada will urge the nation to retaliate against the United States, should U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump revive the U.S. Country-of-Origin meat labeling program (COOL). An internal memo…
Agri View: Water War
…nothing new. But this one has lasted for decades. We have had 142 water wars between the states. Texas and Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, California and Oregon. They just keep…
The California Kitchen: Green Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Green Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Bacon ½ Onion ½ lb…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…a total of over $68 million supporting more than 3,600 projects. The EPA’s Pacific Southwest Regional Office received over 75 applications this year. This highly competitive grant program supports environmental…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
…Organic Program. As the agency responsible for overseeing the NOSB, the Agricultural Marketing Service ensures that membership accounts for the needs of the diverse groups served by the USDA. For…