…quarantine protocols. The proactive proposals aim to limit risks that will arise when those changes happen. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) says at some point, California will…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…for monitoring and record keeping. You will also have the opportunity to complete a California Almond Sustainability Program self-assessment module. Topics will include: Using CASP online tools to meet your…
Public Service Recognition Week
…at the core of what we do at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Nutrition, food safety, quality – that’s important work. But there’s a lot more to it…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…a farmer visit.” Originated from Leadership Program The idea for the lesson plans came from ABC’s Almond Leadership Program, a yearlong program during which participants learn about the almond industry…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to help plan and implement pollinator conservation practices. Those interested in assistance are encouraged to contact their local USDA service center….
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…Upon surveying the Kettleman Hills March 26th and 27th, the Program made arrangements to utilize two planes for more effective coverage since the vegetation was drying quickly. The Program split…
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund
…growing capital availability in the underserved Midwest. “The RBIC program is a natural extension of our long term vision,” said Open Prairie partner and vice president Jason Wrone. “We live,…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…Farm Bill, AFRI is the nation’s premier, peer-reviewed competitive grants program for fundamental and applied agricultural sciences. In the seven years since AFRI was established, the program has led to…
CA Farm Products to Food Banks
California agriculture contributes record amount of farm products to food banks The California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program received a record 150 million pounds of donated produce…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
…years. The study for organic almonds takes into consideration growing conditions in the northern San Joaquin Valley and complying with the National Organic Program. This study is based on an…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…for equipment, working capital or other expenses. Food and Nutrition Service assistance to help urban farmers become authorized to accept SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefit cards….
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…have crop insurance, and cautioned that failure to report the information right away could jeopardize the crop insurance indemnity. Farmers who have Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage must…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…Combating Antibiotic Resistance, which USDA co-chairs. Specifically, this program priority promotes the development of sustainable and integrated food safety strategies that reduce public health risks along the entire food chain,…