…Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency. “Reading this draft, I am more optimistic than ever before about the potential for nature-based climate solutions to deliver on California’s environmental, economic, and…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…expand the oversight capacity within the sector. The funding for the effort is being made possible through the Human Capital Capacity Building Initiative. Managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS)…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…and services for historically underserved farmers and ranchers. The effort is the latest in a series of announcements around USDA’s commitment to root out generations of systemic racism, center equity…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will begin issuing inspection certificates and audit reports in multiple different formats. Over the next year, AMS will be developing…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
The Biden Administration’s requirement that all federal employees, including the employees of the Farm Service Agency, be vaccinated against COVID-19 will not cause FSA offices to close or farmers to…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…producers and rural communities for years in areas of agricultural research, rural development, renewable energy, biofuels, conservation, and forestry. They say in the letter, “America has been the world leader…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…they need,” NIFA Director Dr. Carrie Castille said in a news release. “This program helps deliver critical trainings and resources that equip our small business owners with tools to provide safe,…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…including operations in our cities,” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “These projects nourish communities with fresh, healthy food; teach generations the joy…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…rewarding farmers for the total public value of their conservation practices. In addition to carbon sequestration, the voluntary federal program would pay for improved soil health, cleaner water, biodiversity and…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…in varying capacities within the Conservation Technology Information Center, Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council, and Pesticide Policy Coalition. EPA Administrator Michael Regan also expressed praise for the Snyder appointment, noting he…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
The total value of agriculture exports may reach an all-time high in fiscal year 2022, October through September. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of major categories of commodities,…
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
…the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts to provide the workshop series for new veteran-farmers. Each of the workshops will begin at 10 a.m….
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
…an allied industry member who has added value to the California almond industry. They do that by long-term service, contributions, or innovation,” said Nicolau. “That award really is somebody who…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…climate-smart farming and forestry practices. USDA will be supporting a series of pilot projects to provide incentives for adopting various conservation practices on working lands. These projects will also be…