…year 2015, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Not only that, U.S. agricultural exports supported more than 1 million American jobs…
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
CDFA’s outreach to senior citizens at Senior Rally Day From: CDFA Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a 100 percent federally funded program…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…More information on the California CCA program is at www.cacca.org. You can contact Steve Beckley at (916)539-4107 or steve.beckley48@gmail.com for more information. The California CCA Program is also on Facebook….
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…Food Compass. 6. Farmers markets offer foods that align with MyPlate guidelines.Buy foods and see how they fit with ChooseMyPlate. Visit different booths to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables,…
Agri View: Citrus Greening Losses
…Florida IFAS Florida Citrus Growers: 80 Percent of Trees Infected by Greening Source Newsroom: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Florida’s citrus growers say as much as…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…to the production of food, and in the United States, honey bees pollinate an estimated $15 billion of crops each year, ranging from almonds to zucchinis,” said Dr. Ann Bartuska,…
Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces one vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). RIAB makes recommendations to CDFA’s…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…and landowners can successfully create economic opportunity and provide the food, fiber and energy needs of a growing global population.” Vilsack On April 23, 2015, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced USDA’s…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…EQIP Program for Almonds Report From Almonds.com The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering up to three years of financial incentives through its Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to…
Farmers Markets Explosion
…percent increase from 2014. AMS also oversees USDA’s Local Food Directories where consumers can find a farmers market and other local food businesses in their community. These free, online resources…
Measuring Goals In The Food Waste Challenge
…be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Rob Bain has the report. Measuring Goals In The Food Waste Challenge…
Farming from the Heart- Hong Kong Holiday
…food. She says that it is one of the few places to get their culture’s food because it isn’t sold in Hong Kong. This interview showed how every single culture…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
…food supply is produced. CFM’s provide a great opportunity for small farmers to market their products without the added expenses of commercial preparation. This increases their net income and makes…