Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The funding is provided through…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…and working with industry and consumers to conserve water through efficient fixtures and practices. More information about water research grants and recipients: www.epa.gov/research-grants/water-research-grants For more information about PPIC visit: http://www.ppic.org/main/home.asp…
CDFA Wants You!
…Request for Concept Proposals can be found on the SCBGP website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration at (916) 657-3231 or grants@cdfa.ca.gov for additional information….
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Almond Board Groundwater Recharge Research Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…sincerely appreciates the nurseries for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the Almond Board of California for providing funding and support for this special Almond Nursery Sales…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…food production. It can also lead to water and air quality impairments if not used efficiently. These grants will provide funding for nine projects that will improve the efficiency and…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
…a volunteer panel of subject matter experts. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a detailed grant proposal in Phase II of the process. Grant awards will range from $50,000…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…non-profit groups and other non-government partners-along with farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to design solutions that work best for their region. Local partners and the federal government both invest funding…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…trade agreement will help California almond growers in their efforts to gain and increase access to these important markets.” In comments about the need to put more funding into the…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Hundreds of farmers around the state are upgrading their irrigation systems with the financial support of a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant program for projects that improve water…
California’s CalAgJobs.com Receives Federal Grant
CalAgJobs.com, California’s premier, go-to source for agriculture students and employers, was awarded a federal grant this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will support the creation of…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
Forty-nine schools and local organizations have received nearly $200,000 in community investment grants from DuPont Pioneer in 2015. These grants, awarded through the DuPont Pioneer Western Business Unit that helped…