If you are searching for something different to grow, that is also healthy for you, Cathy Isom has the answer. In today’s program she tells you how to grow a…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that California leads the nation in the amount of funding support received for specialty crops. For the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program,…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…snap peas, and bell peppers. And don’t forget lettuce. Greens are healthy, and although most kids won’t want to eat a head of lettuce directly from the garden, they make…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…farmers, including assistance in various languages. This will be a valuable resource for farmers who need assistance in languages other than English. This webpage is just one way that the…
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Topics ranged from the effects of the recent fire at a Tyson beef processing facility in Kansas to the pending reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering updates to the H-2A program, details on the Crop…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-23-19
…the pros and cons of summer cover crops and details on the payment changes made to the WHIP plus program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The grants are offered through the Healthy Soils Program, which consists of two components: the Incentives Program and the Demonstration Projects category. The first meeting is scheduled…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…Technical Assistance Program Grant to help expand the program through 2021. The overall goal of the program is the widespread adoption of environmentally sound farming practices, through supporting underserved groups…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…H-2A temporary agricultural program. These two actions will ease regulatory burdens on our farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to follow the law and hire farm workers through…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…in years past, and it will be the third year that CDFA and GO-Biz will jointly administer the program. The STEP program has awarded approximately $157 million in grant funding…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…