…at the end of the legislative session as legislators from both sides of the aisle and the Governor came to agreement on a bond that actually invests in the state’s…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and local farmers at the Virginia State Fair “Local and regional food systems are one of the pillars of our efforts to…
Water Managers Worked on Legislation Basics
Before groundwater bills were finished and signed by Governor Brown, California water experts were gathering to try and piece together guidelines that were manageable for current water entities. Kaweah Delta…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov with general program questions. Governor Brown has called on all Californians to reduce their water use by 20 percent and prevent water waste. Visit www.SaveOurWater.com to find…
Drought Has Strengthened Bond to Ag
…closer bond between the consumer and product. Drought Has Strengthened Bong to Ag Melban says the avocado industry is on the fence about the current groundwater legislation on the governor’s…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
Governor Brown signs historic groundwater legislation. Photo Credit: Justin Short, Office of the Governor. (From ca.gov, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.) Putting California communities on a path to…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
From the Associated Press California will no longer be the last Western state with a pump-as-you-please approach to groundwater. Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation…
Cattlemen’s Association President Talks CA Water
…sitting on the Governor’s desk were created with little thought. The California Cattlemen’s Association is telling its members to do their part and hopefully that message will persuade Governor Brown….
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…of the Governor’s Cabinet. The Secretary oversees seven major departments, boards and panels that serve California businesses and workers. ETP is a performance-based state agency supported by business and labor…
Val Dolcini Named Administrator of the Farm Service Agency
…the staff of the California Governor, California Lt. Governor, and two California members of the U.S. House of Representatives. A fifth-generation Californian and Yolo County native, Dolcini received a B.A….
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…sustainable future for California. A link to the plan may be found here: http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/ Invited speakers on the climate change topic include: Wade Crowfoot, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown,…
Tulare County Survey for Growers
…governor’s office of emergency services. Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says her office attempted to make the survey as simple as possible. “Our goal is to be able to…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
…measure to address the numerous reports of sexual assault and harassment against female farmworkers has passed off of the Senate Floor and is on its way to Governor Brown’s desk….