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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…
Creating Ag Networks for Students
The FARMS leadership program is getting high school students ready for integration into the agriculture industry. Creating Ag Networks for Students The Center for Land Based Learning’s FARMS leadership program…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…to fund training and classroom resources that will help implement advanced agriculture curiculums. Grant recipients are public and private schools and universities whose teachers are implementing Curriculum for Agricultural Science…
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…
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…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…schools that are already successfully serving healthier meals. The program has provided training for more than 3,500 individuals and has been enthusiastically received by schools and school officials. School lunch…
‘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…
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,…
Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus
An Ag Education program is showing high school students the diverse careers available in agriculture. Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus The Center for Land Based Learning has a program that…