…the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program over the life of the 2013 Farm Bill to strengthen the market for the specialty crops…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…from circumventing the law to receive greater federal funding. We tighten restrictions to prevent lottery winners and traditional college students from participating in the program. We also reform farm programs….
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…Added Producer Grants, amongst others. These systems capture methane and produce renewable energy for on-farm use and sale onto the electric grid. Additionally, during this period, USDA awarded approximately 140…
Finding New Technology for Drought Problems
Trying to beat the drought by using new technologies – that’s the goal of several research groups and universities with funding from USDA Conservation Innovation Grants. Rod Bain has more….
NFCF Statement on Farm Bill Extension
…of the farm bill contained in the legislation, while continuing funding for many important programs such as the Market Access Program, is deeply flawed.” For the full statement, click here….
Citrus Research Bill Dies In Senate
…was attached to a larger one that would have reauthorized trust funds for the wool and cotton industries. All three are now without that funding. Citrus greening disease has been…
California Fair Saved
…afloat until new money making sources are developed. That gift is going to be matched by a $50-thousand grant from a foundation with ties to ranching interests in Modoc County….
EcoFarm Conference Next Month
…workshops and thanks to a grant from the USDA in the amount of 665-thousand dollars, there will a special focus on beginning farmers. Other workshops include topics such as soil…
Farmers Can Get Help to Attend Conference
Scholarships are available for small-scale farmers who would not otherwise have funding to attend the California Small Farm Conference. The scholarship program helps eligible small-scale farmers, ranchers, their employees, student-farmers,…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…For a description of the funding categories please reference the Notice of Funding Availability posted on CDFA’s website at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants/. Information should be submitted via e-mail to Crystal Myers (grants@cdfa.ca.gov)…
USDA Block Crop Grant Program Available
California Department of Food and Agriculture is holding workshops across the state to help people compete for funding. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…of seats required and workshop location. Funding for the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is contingent upon Farm Bill passage and the availability of funding from the U.S. Department…
Voters Favor Prop 37
…prices they would change their vote. The Willard Sparks Endowment at Oklahoma State University funded the study. No funding was provided by groups supporting or opposing Proposition 37. The complete…
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
To find out more about Specialty Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list…