…improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and strengthen wildlife habitat. Farmers’ and ranchers’ participation in CRP continues to provide numerous benefits to our nation, including helping reduce emissions of harmful…
Two Sides of TPP
…family farmers and ranchers, was quick to point out that USDA’s projections of job growth and rural prosperity closely mirror the failed promises of past trade pacts. National Farmers Union…
Public Service Recognition Week
…the butcher shop, the farmers’ market. Others working in our labs peer through a microscope at weeds and seeds and feeds, not to mention a long list of bugs and…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…communities in rural America.” Vilsack Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are the backbone for Americans everywhere, providing food, feed, fiber, fuels, and open spaces. However, rural areas and communities face…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…(ideally from early spring to late fall) and add or protect potential nest sites and caterpillar hostplants. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to…
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Director Carol Arnold. “We’re thrilled to connect families to friendly farmers who can answer questions and talk about their products and heritage. Going to the farmers’ markets can be a…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…plan called for our nation’s food and forestry producers to embrace innovation and conservation like never before. For over 150 years, American farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have adapted in…
CA Farm Products to Food Banks
…in 2015 from farmers, ranchers, packers and shippers dedicated to helping their communities. One in six adults and one in four children in California suffer from food insecurity. More than…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…for equipment, working capital or other expenses. Food and Nutrition Service assistance to help urban farmers become authorized to accept SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefit cards….
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
Rain, wind and hail that hit parts of California during the past week have caused farmers some concern, as they evaluate the potential impact to a number of crops in…
Home-Made Fertilizer
…now finds that his focus is set on changing the way we all think of our food – be it from our kitchen gardens, farmers markets or the local supermarket….
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
…organization announced Thursday. NMPF also welcomes two staff to the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) animal care program team to help ensure that the effort continues to effectively serve the…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…coordinates the Department’s work to develop local and regional food systems. USDA is committed to helping farmers, ranchers, and businesses access the growing market for local and regional foods, which…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…and its application on California’s almond orchards may become an important component in sustainably managing California’s groundwater which will benefit not just farmers, but all Californians,” said Waycott. Carbon Sequestration,…