…The SpraySafe program was born in Kern County and created by a group of Kern County farmers to reduce spray drift, enhance worker safety and protect public health through more…
Atwater FFA Students Advance to Regional Speaking Finals
The Atwater High School FFA joined 120 FFA members, representing thirteen high school agriculture programs in the Merced-Mariposa FFA Public Speaking Sectional at Merced College January 24. The “top 4”…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…additional revenue sources for producers to use to address natural resource conservation challenges. These grants are part of the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program, authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill….
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…the growth of even more new and existing companies.” The grant will help the center continue to develop partnerships with city and county water planning and conservation departments, area industries,…
Who Is The Farm Program Decision Maker on Rented Land?
…lot of their land, who gets to make the important Farm Bill decisions about such things as base acre reallocation? Who Is The Farm Program Decision Maker on Rented Land?…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…work. The work will tap into resources from both the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. RCPP selected competitive conservation projects, designed by local partners…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…five years before it was filled last year. Because some positions stay vacant for a long time, Sullins acknowledged “there are times we are not able to deliver the programs.”…
Assemblymember Gray: “FFA Funding Safe and Sound in Governor’s Proposed Budget”
…one of the state’s most successful career technical education programs. “Last year students, parents, teachers, and whole agricultural communities rallied to protect FFA,” said Assemblymember Gray. “While we still want…
Officials Say New Projects Mark New Era in Conservation
…of conservation projects under a new USDA program marks the start of a new era in conservation efforts. Gary Crawford reports. Officials Say New Projects Mark New Era in Conservation…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…new program was created to provide scholarly, creative and motivated agricultural majors an enhanced educational experience with advanced study and engagement with select Jordan College faculty, said program director Kathie…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…and in many cases their water resources are on or near their property. He said they typically adopt new technology related to conservation and frequently those moves also enhance the…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…and less to the Pacific Northwest. The NWCC, part of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, monitors conditions year-round and will continue to issue monthly forecasts until June. The water supply…
Developing New Farmers through Farm Bill Programs
Collaboration is the emphasis of a program designed to mentor and educate beginning farmers and ranchers. Developing New Farmers through Farm Bill Programs…
Enrollment Numbers for Dairy Margin Protection Program Are Out
More than half of America’s dairy farmers are enrolled in the new Margin Protection Program created as part of the Farm Bill. Enrollment Numbers for Dairy Margin Protection Program Are…