…to enhance the business of growing California winegrapes. The organization represents the growers of more than 50 percent of the gross grape tonnage crushed for wine and concentrate in California….
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
…county but also brings awareness to its diverse and often cutting edge agriculture industry so fundamental to the sustainability of Santa Cruz County. Other officers assuming new duties November 1st…
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®….
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
…to produce approximately 800 kilowatts of renewable electricity annually, enough to power 600 homes. Additional digester projects are in various stages of development in California. For more information on those…
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…
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
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $244,428 in environmental education grants to the Plumas Audubon Society in Quincy, Calif., Education Outside in San Francisco, Calif., and…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…include: The Regents of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Calif., $497,965 University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $472,506 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., $499,999 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.,…
The California Kitchen: Stuffing
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing stuffing with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qt Bread Crumbs 2 Cup Chicken Stock…