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California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…Feeding America food banks. California’s more than 1,400 dairy farm families are pledging $100,000 in matching funds – equal to 20,000 gallons or 320,000 servings of milk – to get…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2015 California walnut production forecast is at a record 575,000 tons, up 1 percent from 2014’s production of 570,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2015 Walnut Objective…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…more students understand agriculture and become future leaders in food production,” said Robin Habeger, Academic Outreach manager for DuPont Pioneer. “We know that we cannot do this alone and are…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…• Production and Environmental Research Updates, which will include workshops and symposiums like Pollination Update and a Pest Management workshop • Grower Hot Topics, which will include Tree Growth and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 3
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Whole Farm Insurance Offered Nationwide
Today Cathy Isom is telling us how the USDA is expanding its Farm Safety Net. Whole Farm Insurance…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…on private lands—including farm, ranch and forest lands—and may ultimately require additional permits and increase areas that would be placed under restricted use. Kari Fisher, California Farm Bureau Federation associate…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…conversation when it comes to food production. While farmers and ranchers are stewards of the land, we have not always been vocal voices in the environmental conversation, and we want…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 2
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Drought Forcing Changes in Drip Project
…during this drought. DeJager Farms Inc. Farm Manager Nate Ray says the thicker lagoon water has forced them to think about adding specifications to the system for peace of mind….
Lower Farm Income Could Affect Other Businesses
Today Cathy Isom looks at what a lower farm income could mean for local businesses. Farm Income Impact…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…along with other regional producers at the 3rd annualFarm-to-Fork Festival in downtown Sacramento. With a bevy of local farmers’ markets and small farms, dozens of wineries and numerous top chefs,…