…growers now more than ever. Senior Manager Tom Devol said they are hosting online ‘In The Orchard’ webinars and plan on launching a virtual one-on-one consultation service that growers can…
Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation
…have just as easily happened off the job as on the job,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “It’s going to wind up…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an innovative direct marketing webinar for farmers and mealybug…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
Farmers and ranchers who are struggling with current market conditions can expect coronavirus assistance payments to come next month as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that was…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Farmers looking to mitigate these risks recognize that ARC and PLC provide the financial protections they need to weather substantial drops in crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Hours of Service exemption for truck drivers that…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
Agricultural industry members in San Luis Obispo County have been working with local county officials to address farmworker housing concerns. Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau,…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…the California Farm Bureau Federation, Kings River Conservation District, California Cattlemen’s Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers Association. In the letter addressed to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmworker housing in San Luis Obispo County is…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…or water rights in general, water is one of the state’s top issues. According to the California Farm Bureau, “Farmers’ improvements in water use efficiency have continually increased the amount…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
The citrus industry lays out the type of impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the market and its effect on growers in this week’s review. Farmworkers may be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the extended deadline for the National Organic…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
The growers that rely on direct marketing have suffered badly during this pandemic. These growers sell through farmers’ markets and to specialty restaurants. The restaurants have closed, and the farmers’…