…the importance of funding UC Cooperative Extension programs with legislators, the latest Prop 65 decision a win for food producers and find out about the state’s role is in the…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…such as UCCE funding, “We got some very good response from the legislators on that,” Groot said. “I think they’re finally understanding that cooperative extension is very important for the…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
…to any potential new funding for the group. “I can’t speak to the May revise of the budget but clearly this is an important priority to the state,” Ross said. …
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
President Joe Biden’s proposed budget places an emphasis on rural infrastructure, nutrition, and climate change mitigation. The fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request includes a notable funding increase for the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the state to budget more funding than usual for…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…maintaining funding support for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The group is urging appropriators to maintain funding levels for various conservation programs and technical assistance provisions. “As the Subcommittees…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…A People’s Choice Team will also be chosen by a public vote and will receive an additional $5,000. Funding for the awards has been made possible by sponsors including Bayer…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…will need to be submitted by May 5. USDA indicated that applications that primarily focus on CFAP 2 will be expedited. Funding awards will range between $20,000 and $99,999 for…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…is a great resource in the work we do with growers.” Of course, funding for the effort was a question during the launch. Lewis answered looking at it from a grower’s…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…including to socially disadvantaged communities, and we know that we need partners to help make that happen,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a news release. “This funding will support…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…workers and enhancing food processing and market infrastructure. The legislation includes $477 million for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Funding would support grants for farmers and ranchers…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…development funding would be directed towards land grant universities to provide U.S. farmers new economic opportunities. “It is really encouraging to see these issues and others included in President Biden’s…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…than 35 percent of rural Americans lack access to quality broadband services. The American Jobs Plan aims to provide affordable broadband coverage to all of rural America. Funding will be…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Applications for CIG are due by April 23. The competitive grants are…