…of the Pre-Export Check (PEC) program, industry training sessions, PEC webinars, and the annual handler audits—all designed to uphold high safety and quality standards. Kulkarni also emphasized the strong partnership…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
…Conservation Habitat Project Expansion area at the Salton Sea in Imperial County, California. The Species Conservation Habitat Project is the first large-scale project of the state’s 10-year plan. It will…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
…Organic Market Development Grant Program, a key piece of its $300 million Organic Transition Initiative, aimed at expanding both market opportunities and infrastructure for organic producers. In one example of…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
…Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion. This program offers matching funds to increase the amount clients in nutrition assistance programs, like WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (SFMNP), can spend…
CDFW Now Accepting Applications for Wolf-Livestock Loss Compensation Program
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for direct loss compensation under the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP). Livestock producers who have experienced confirmed…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…Society’s 2023 Annual Report outlines the organization’s ongoing work to protect pollinators and improve habitat conservation. With a focus on supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, Xerces worked alongside…
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
…and government agencies to use grazing as an effective tool for conservation and wildfire prevention. Canterbury says grazing helps control cheatgrass, creating room for native grasses to grow and improving…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
Courtesy USDA/NRCS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a landmark $1.5 billion investment in 92 conservation projects under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)….
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…This funding, provided through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), supports 113 projects in 43 states and territories through three grant programs: the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), the Local…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), Anya Raudabaugh with Western United Dairies, Joe Choperena from Sustainable Conservation, and almond grower Bret Sill. Each will provide insight on strategies and programs that help…
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
DepositPhotos image A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
…habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…conservation practices and provide resources such as federal cost-sharing programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offer financial support to farmers who integrate pollinator-friendly habitats into their land management…