…those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of three components of agricultural education. What do the letters FFA stand for? The official name of the organization is National…
Organic Survey – California
…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
The California Chapter, ASFMRA (American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers), released its 2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication at the group’s annual Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…vegetables are in season. 2. Support your local farmers and economy.You can help new and smaller farmers be successful and save farmland in your area. The Economic Research Service provides…
Agri View: Citrus Greening Losses
…Florida IFAS Florida Citrus Growers: 80 Percent of Trees Infected by Greening Source Newsroom: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Florida’s citrus growers say as much as…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses of Managed Bee Colonies The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released…
Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board
…Agricultural Code Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 5, including, but not limited to, the inspection and enforcement program, annual budget, necessary fees to provide adequate services, and regulations required to…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…The research may examine relationships nationally, eco-regionally, or for other subpopulations of interest. More information on the Campus Research Challenge: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/national-wetland-condition-assessment-campus-research-challenge More information on the National Wetland Condition Assessment: http://www2.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…increase carbon storage, and generate clean renewable energy. USDA also supports global food security through in-country capacity building, basic and applied research, and support for improved market information, statistics and…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…EQIP Program for Almonds Report From Almonds.com The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering up to three years of financial incentives through its Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to…
Farmers Markets Explosion
…producers nationwide. As of National Farmers Market Week, (the first full week in August), there were 8,476 farmers markets listed in USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory. This is a 2.5…
Western View: Family Vacation
…in the day, Castle was a vital Strategic Air Command training base, home to the venerable B-52 bomber which has been in continuous service ever since 1954 – more than…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
…sgoodwin4813, depositphotos.com The Direct marketing of agricultural products through CFM’s benefits the agricultural community and consumers. CFM’s provide a flexible marketing alternative without disrupting other produce marketing systems. The high…
Proof of Cargo Theft Task Force Need
The need for a statewide cargo theft task force was evident after law enforcement started seeing similarities in their cases. Task Force Needed Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) is trying…