…blunt: elections are critical, but she worries the process is already compromised. Kerr pointed to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reshape political power through grant-funded redistricting. The Dolores Huerta…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…formed a partnership between the USDA and land-grant universities to provide hands-on education, practical research, and direct outreach to farm families across the country. USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of…
Angus Bulls Introduced to America
…most dominant beef breeds in the United States. George Grant’s Lasting Legacy Although George Grant did not live long enough to see the full success of his vision, his decision…
George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
The Vision of George Grant In the history of American agriculture, few individuals stand out like George Grant, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1873. Accompanied…
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
…signaled agriculture’s central role in America’s growth and emphasized the importance of supporting farmers through research, resources, and policy. The Morrill Act and Land-Grant Universities To bring agricultural knowledge to…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…Agriculture Committee to further support agricultural policy. The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities Congress and the Land-Grant College Act That same year, Congress passed federal land grants to…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…to technical, mechanical, and scientific advancements alongside agricultural studies, broadening the scope of the land-grant mission. Legacy of the Land-Grant System The land-grant university system remains one of the most…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…a measure offering land grants to those who joined the Army. These land grants were intended to reward volunteers for their service and also to encourage westward expansion and agricultural…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades The grant is part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MARAD)—a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing waterborne freight transportation, reducing highway congestion, and…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…engage in ongoing education and apply the latest research from land-grant universities. “The BQA program is built on that research,” Nichols explains. “It increases consumer trust and is also a…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…its Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS), is now accepting concept proposals for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Grant…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
…Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program to 10 projects dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation and improving animal welfare. Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA The…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking significant steps to strengthen local and specialty crop industries by allocating substantial grant funding. These initiatives aim…