…food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates,…
Agri View: Pollinator Extinction
Everett Griner talks about pollinator extinction not caused just by colony collapse disorder in today’s Agri View. Pollinator Extinction From: NPR.org Report: More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…demonstrating how strong local and regional food systems can help support both rural and urban communities. (See the recently-revamped Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food website to learn about other…
NPPC Capital Update
…oversees the federal Pork Checkoff program administered by the Pork Board, approved the purchase. In 2012, HSUS, a lone Iowa farmer and the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed suit…
Veteran’s Vision
…manage or own a farm. Please view the videos to learn more about their program. The S.A.V.E. Farm Manhattan resident and Vietnam veteran, Gary LaGrange, helps wounded veterans transition into…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…7,513 jobs since 2007, according to researchers with the University of Florida Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences. After conducting his own research on the viability of growing olives in…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…Grasslands, FSA will also accept 101,000 acres in the program, providing participants with financial assistance for establishing approved grasses, trees and shrubs on pasture and rangeland that can continue to…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…quarantine protocols. The proactive proposals aim to limit risks that will arise when those changes happen. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) says at some point, California will…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…for monitoring and record keeping. You will also have the opportunity to complete a California Almond Sustainability Program self-assessment module. Topics will include: Using CASP online tools to meet your…
Two Sides of TPP
…farm gate, any consumer that cares about where their food comes from should be concerned with the TPP. “This is an issue that affects all Americans alike. I continue to…
Therapy for Veterans
…food fosters a sense of independence and pride. Veterans who participate in the day to day management of the ranch will benefit from the therapeutic natural environment. and walk away…
Public Service Recognition Week
Public Service Recognition Week reminds us that our strength is our people by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Keeping an eye on our food supply is…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…a farmer visit.” Originated from Leadership Program The idea for the lesson plans came from ABC’s Almond Leadership Program, a yearlong program during which participants learn about the almond industry…