…farm to actively engage in the larger organic movement by helping define and shape what organic is.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs provided Diggin’ Roots with financial assistance…
Earth Day – the History
…for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes from Harvard as…
Agri View: SNAP Changes
…by the Food and Nutrition Service on or before April 18, 2016. Addresses The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA, invites interested persons to submit comments on this proposed rule….
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…and tillage are employed strategically to accomplish a site specific service,” said Patrick Hatfield, MSU animal and range sciences professor who is part of the research team. The processing of…
Preventing Food Waste
…carbon footprint. Conserves energy and resources, preventing pollution involved in the growing, manufacturing, transporting, and selling food (not to mention hauling the food waste and then landfilling it). Supports your…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
USDA Seeks Feedback from California and Nevada Growers About 2016 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, Values During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct…
CA Students Honored
…conservation efforts. “During a severe drought, finding ways to conserve our precious water is everyone’s responsibility,” said Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is proud to honor…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…and services that support strong local and regional food systems. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
FSA Administrator Val Dolcini Introducing Bridges to Opportunities Dolcini The Farm Service Agency offers American farmers and ranchers ways to solve problems and succeed with their businesses, including ways to…
Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands
Local governments and consumer and environmental groups charge Met with evading environmental review in attempt to push through Delta tunnels project. Food & Water Watch, the Planning and Conservation…
Insight from Johnsongrass Mapping
…continent except Antarctica. It was introduced to the U.S. in the 1800s as a forage crop, but it quickly spread into surrounding farmland and natural environments, where it continues to…
Save the Bees
…Trust is enlisting conserved farms in the fight to help save bees and other pollinators. With a Conservation Innovation Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service,…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…egg products being available for food service use,” John Howeth, executive vice president of the American Egg Board, an industry trade group, said in a statement. “And barring any further…
CA Grape Acreage Report
…of the complete report. The California Department of Food and Agriculture partners with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Pacific Regional Office to conduct an annual acreage survey of…