…the right thing for our kids. A poll released in mid-August by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation shows that 9 out of 10 Americans support national nutrition standards for school meals….
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…television program. “In addition to working with leaders in the cattle industry, the convention internship gives student the opportunity to meet and work with other young people from across the…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…under the new rule.” Stallman called on Congress to pass S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which would require the agencies to withdraw the rule and start over….
Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus
An Ag Education program is showing high school students the diverse careers available in agriculture. Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus The Center for Land Based Learning has a program that…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…Technology and Innovation Grant Program. Earlier this year, Fresno State, along with two Valley nonprofit organizations, were awarded a combined $125,000 to support drought-related efforts including studying the economic and…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…to make up the shortfall. But if the drought falls off the front page, is no longer top of mind with our politicians and bureaucrats, we won’t get our projects…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…will provide updates on laws and regulations, coastal vegetable crops pathology, insect pest problems, and postharvest handling and will also discuss new developments in irrigation, nutrition, weed, pest, and disease…
Moth Limited to Part of Napa County
…the grapevine moth and says it is impressive how much progress the industry has made since 2009. Clark says next year could be a telling year for the program’s success….
For Atwater FFA Students, It’s a Year Round Program
…Gossman. “Agriculture education is a proven education model for ALL kids. Getting students involved outside the classroom is a primary focus with the Atwater High School agriculture program. Throughout the…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…land they own and manage, which he called “an evolutionary possibility and an ecological necessity.” The Leopold Conservation Award program inspires other landowners through these examples and provides a visible…
Nutrition Info on Restaurant Menus
Counting calories on the go? Cathy Isom tells us what some studies are revealing about how we’re looking at Menu Boards. Nutrition Info…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…FOX’s MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. At the age of 10, he joined a class at his school, taught by Chef Ricardo Heredia of the Scratch Culinary Education Program, which culminated in students…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo Reports; Citrus Nutrition Day
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes several reports from Citrus Expo and details on an upcoming Citrus Nutrition Day. Want to learn more? Click here to…
Almond Board: Nominations for Almond Achievement Award
…the Almond Board, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the award. Almond Update August 20 For more information about the Almond Achievement Award, visit the page on the Almonds.com website….
