…to maximize water resources during the continuing California drought. “California remains in desperate need of fixes to our water system, and this legislation would provide short-term relief while Congress continues…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…resources and infrastructure. Unfortunately, it also propelled the Legislature to pass and the governor to sign two groundwater bills, which may have been well intended but fell short of recognizing…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…the prestigious 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources. Full Belly Farm is co-owned by Andrew Brait,…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…drive to take control of America’s energy future by developing domestic, renewable energy sources,” Vilsack said. “These resources represent the Obama Administration’s commitment to support an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy that…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…tables at Thanksgiving would not be possible. At the same time, this Thanksgiving, it is important to remember those less fortunate. Many people will donate time, food or other resources…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
The advances in propane and propane engines have made the natural gas option a great choice in California. Propane Engines Good Fit for California Director of Agriculture Business Development for…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…environment. Sand County Foundation works with private landowners because the majority of the nation’s fish, wildlife and natural resources are found on private lands. www.sandcounty.net About Sustainable Conservation Sustainable Conservation…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce. Without the actions of pollinators agricultural economies, our food supply, and surrounding landscapes would collapse. Learn more at www.pollinator.org….
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
As the 2015 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…products. Under FMD, also known as the Cooperator Program, the Foreign Agricultural Service will allocate $26.7 million to 22 trade organizations that represent U.S. agricultural producers. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded $161,000 through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to Ducks Unlimited in 2011 to develop the necessary methodology to quantify the carbon stored in the soil by…
Bee-Friendly Flowers Take Little Resources
Available flower seeds for almond growers to help with pollination are designed for low maintenance. Flowers Take Little Resources With water being a concern for growers, some don’t want to…
For Veterans Day – An Encore Presentation from the Growing California Video Series
…Day tomorrow, CDFA presents an encore presentation of “From Service to Harvest,” a story from the Growing California video series of veterans turning to farming after their service is complete….