It’s been a refrain for years now: Cows, the most popular livestock in the U.S., need far too many natural resources (water, food, land) to produce each pound of edible…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
The International Agri-Center (IAC) is set to host its third annual AgVentures! Day for local 4th grade students to explore farming, food and fun on Friday, May 15, 2015 in…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…and the Africanized honey bee. Bees are essential to food supplies in California and around the world. The state’s almond industry requires over 1.6 million colonies of bees to pollinate…
Announcing Hopland’s First Barn to Yarn Event
…protect the site and the sheep resident there. Bring your own picnic and all utensils; some light food will be available from Mendocino 4-H. Visit http://hrec.ucanr.edu/ to find out more…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…world trade, so it is important for us to come together to develop strategies for achieving sustainable food systems and to recognize how reducing food loss and waste is critical…
Agri View: From Where?
Everett Griner talks about adult education on food production in today’s Agri View. From Where?…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it continued the California Dried Plum Board for another five years. The Department’s determination was based on its analysis of testimony and…
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Drought Meeting The…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…is a key element of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative which coordinates the Department’s effort on local and regional food systems. Secretary Vilsack has identified local and…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
From CDFA: By Craig McNamara, President, California State Board of Food and Agriculture Craig McNamara Photo courtesy of CDFA Tomorrow (May 5), the California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…in NRCS support alongside local partner investments, will facilitate the conversion of flood irrigation systems to more resource-efficient pressurized irrigation systems with integrated hydropower. “USDA continues to look for new…
Agri View: Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about school food service helping farmers in today’s Agri View. Home Grown…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…impact of raising the food, fuel and fiber we all consume. We’re grateful that our congressional representatives are paving the way to safeguard both farmers and their land.” Farm Bureau…
New Psyllid Find in San Luis Obispo County
…will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Control efforts will take place in the near future in…