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Veteran’s Vision
…veteran’s vision for helping others become farmers. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Veteran’s Vision From: The S.A.V.E. Farm.org The S.A.V.E. Farm A gap exists between the need…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…more than 15 years. Several commercial high density olive groves (500 trees/acre) have been established in the last two years in Florida with more under development. Small farmers are also…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that…
Two Sides of TPP
…as the National Farmers Union are also against the TPP as it currently stands. However, other major groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association say not…
Therapy for Veterans
Alison Perry MS, LPC Life on the farm is being used as therapy for a variety of people, especially combat veterans, suffering from both physical and emotional trauma. Cathy Isom…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 5
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Public Service Recognition Week
…labeling. We go to farmers’ markets to make sure vendors are growing what they sell, and we have economic experts who regulate milk pricing at the farm level. Did you…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…W. Va., $402,416 NIFA also provided funds through the Small and Medium-sized Farm program. This program assists farmers and ranchers with management strategies and new technologies to improve the viability…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…an activity book, for elementary schools in California’s Central Valley. The lesson plans, “California Almonds: An Almond Story,” offer a unit outline for educators to teach students about the history…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 4
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Agri View: Blacksmithing
…and the distinctive smell of burning charcoal identified his workshop. At the beginning of the Twentieth Century, farming was done with the power of horses and the skills of a…
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
Farm-Fresh Produce Readily Available in Nation’s Premier Farm-to-Fork Region Four seasonal PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets are opening for the 2016 summer season, providing a plethora of produce options for residents of…
Farming from the Heart- FFA State Convention
…from Paso Robles FFA, is a freshman in high school, Gillian Umphenour from Atascadero FFA is a junior in high school, and Erica Bowles from the Nipomo FFA chapter is…