…Commissioner for Foods & Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The listening session is sponsored by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau…
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
…Our Certified Farmers’ Market program helps with access through the mere presence of farmers’ markets. As the number of markets statewide continues to grow, they make valued contributions to their…
Family Farmers Do More Than Feed the World
…not always fully appreciated and recognized for their capacity to address these challenges, I believe the role that agriculture and family farmers can play is significant. At its simplest: addressing…
Dairy Margin Protection Program Signup
…sign up for the program through 2018, but the catastrophic coverage level at $4 only costs $100. Each year following, farmers can decide the level of coverage for their operation….
Farmers Deciding on Farm Bill Programs
The nation’s farmers are looking at their options of farm bill programs, and many are deciding whether to choose the Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. Sabrina Hill…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…steps it is taking to help farmers manage their herbicide resistant weed problems in a more holistic and sustainable way: USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer financial assistance…
Farm-to-School – Northern California elementary school students to visit White House Garden
…committed to these types of programs. They teach our kids about where their food comes from while giving them access to healthy foods, and they support California farmers and ranchers.”…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…and physical activity program launched by National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council (NDC), which was founded by America’s dairy farmers, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…and operated. The changes become effective Nov. 7. “USDA is continuing its commitment to new and existing family farmers and ranchers by expanding access to credit,” said Harden. “These new…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
…plates through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have made this opportunity available. “Agricultural education represents a critical investment in the next generation of farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders,”…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissed
…of the U.S. Constitution by imposing the requirements on the out-of-state farmers. The federal court judge dismissed the suit. However, the states do have the option of appealing the decision….
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…in underserved communities. Other area of focus include developing and implementing beneficial practices on the farm; training and equipping the next generation of beginning farmers; and preventing and managing pests…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers, strengthening risk management tools, expanding access to rural…