…the intersection of food aid shipping and military sealift capacity, particularly that provided by the Maritime Security Program (MSP). Officials from the Department of Defense, the Maritime Administration, and industry…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
One of Northern California’s most highly anticipated harvests begins this month, the sweetest season, as Placer County Owari Satsuma mandarins hit local markets and take center stage in a series…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released three final rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): the Produce Safety Rule, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Rule and Accreditation…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…of Food and Agriculture launched an annual program with the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to focus on agriculture’s commitment to alleviate hunger. It’s called Farm-to-Food Bank Month, and…
FDA issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation rules
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released three final rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): the Produce Safety Rule, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Rule…
CDFA Wants You!
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted for 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding…
Daily Exercise Program
…everyday. Daily Exercise For more tips on a daily exercise program check out Kansas State University Walk Kansas Facebook page and learn more about Kansas State University’s Walk Kansas Program…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…coverage under the Margin Protection Program, and reminded producers who have not yet enrolled that they have until Nov. 20 to select coverage. Established by the 2014 Farm Bill, the…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…Ellis. “Never has producer education been more important in our industry, and if applied, the principals discussed in this program will add value to your operation.” Cattlemen’s College will start…
SNAP Center
…say it could save the government money in the long run. SNAP Center Learn more about the USDA SNAP program. For the latest data on the SNAP program, click here….
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…The hors d’oeuvres were served at Land Trust of Santa Cruz County’s Watsonville Slough Farms – welcomed by Terry Corwin. Terry spoke about the Land Trust’s farmland conservation program. Dinner…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), is pleased to announce that FREP has awarded almost two million dollars in grant…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
…with AgNet West, he tells us why the program is important to him and how other farmers can also get involved. Dan Van Groningen The Farm to Family Program from…