The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released three final rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): the Produce Safety Rule, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Rule…
CDFA Wants You!
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted for 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding…
Daily Exercise Program
…everyday. Daily Exercise For more tips on a daily exercise program check out Kansas State University Walk Kansas Facebook page and learn more about Kansas State University’s Walk Kansas Program…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…program provides financial assistance to dairy producers when the margin – the difference between feed costs and the price of milk – falls below the coverage level selected by the…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…Ellis. “Never has producer education been more important in our industry, and if applied, the principals discussed in this program will add value to your operation.” Cattlemen’s College will start…
SNAP Center
Many Americans rely on the Agriculture Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Eligibility depends on those who are working or looking for work during a certain period of…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…The hors d’oeuvres were served at Land Trust of Santa Cruz County’s Watsonville Slough Farms – welcomed by Terry Corwin. Terry spoke about the Land Trust’s farmland conservation program. Dinner…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), is pleased to announce that FREP has awarded almost two million dollars in grant…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
…with AgNet West, he tells us why the program is important to him and how other farmers can also get involved. Dan Van Groningen The Farm to Family Program from…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…Tom Vilsack. “Using green power helps grow American jobs, helps USDA programs and services become more sustainable, and demonstrates to every level of government and private industry that supporting clean…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…conference is open to all farmers and ranchers, yet is uniquely tailored towards Spanish speaking growers. The program will be translated into English, with translation headsets. Five different workshops will…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…