…with permission from Sustainable Conservation ABOUT SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation believes promoting a healthy environment can be good for business. The nonprofit’s award-winning climate, air, water and wildlife initiatives promote…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…the Trust for Public Land indicates that that every dollar invested in land conservation through the Land and Water Conservation Fund creates $4 in economic value—imagine what could be done…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America….
Value-Added Producer Grants
Through Value-Added Producer grants, USDA is helping rural entrepreneurs expand their operations and create new products to bring to market. Susan Carter has more. Grant funds help create value-added products…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…each year. Dairy operations enrolling in the new program must comply with conservation compliance provisions and cannot participate in the Livestock Gross Margin dairy insurance program. Farmers already participating in…
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
…Farmer” is a discussion of water in agriculture – Ag’s share of total water use, and the innovative conservation measures already practiced on farms and ranches around the state. More…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting
…Barbara Agricultural Commissioner’s Office will discuss potential new use of entomopathogenic fungi in nutrient and moisture conservation and promoting plant growth, important lettuce diseases and their management, automated thinners in…
Water Forum August 29 in Fresno
…Orth, general Manager of the Kings River Conservation District and Sen. Tom Berryhill, R-Modesto. James points out this is an educational event, with the opportunity afterward to talk with the…
USDA Grants for Rural Areas
USDA is seeking applications for grants to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Susan Carter has more. Rural Community Development Initiative…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Indemnity Payment Program; (4) Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program; (5) Loan Deficiency Payments; and (6) Sugar. TITLE II – Conservation Regional Conservation Partnership Program: In May, the new Regional Conservation…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
Ag industries continue to stress water conservation to the general public. Brian Medeiros of Medeiros and Son Dairy in Hanford says something drastic might have to happen before changes are…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…the program and expanded targeted communities to include military veterans. Applications for 2501 Program funding will be accepted through August 25, 2014, and must be submitted through www.grants.gov. More information…
Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices
…The dairy industry has been on the forefront of conservation and efficiency due to industry regulations and adapting to the economic crash in 2008. Most dairies recycle their water several…