…in the state, officials are taking no chances. Meanwhile, the CDFA has extended the California Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program for an additional four years. The program was created…
Immigration and Food Security
…on immigration reform point to several conclusions. Vilsack also says that the immigration policy in the Senate bill is not a free pass or an amnesty program for illegal immigrants….
Financial Incentives Encourage Healthy Eating
USDA released the results of the Healthy Incentives Pilot to learn if financial incentives can encourage SNAP participants to buy more fruits and vegetables. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Vilsack Opposes Cutting SNAP from Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is making his opinions very clear on issues revolving around the Farm Bill and nutrition assistance programs like SNAP. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to…
USDA FSA Microloan Program
The USDA Microloan program is helping farmers around the state reach their goals. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report For more on FSA Farm Loans, click…
Farm Bill Effect on Latest CRP Sign Up
The extension of the current Farm Bill led to a shorter Conservation Reserve Program general sign up period. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Citrus Expo E-news: Seminar Program; Prizes
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes a preview of the seminar program and details on iPod mini and painting prizes. The World’s Premier Citrus Expo takes place…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
United Fresh Recall Ready Program
The United Fresh Recall Ready training workshop is scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Monterey. Workshop topics include understanding the fundamentals of a recall, the role of the FDA…
4-H Program Celebrates 100 Years
The University of California’s 4-H Youth Development Program is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the California State Fair in Sacramento has designated Tuesday, July 23, as 4-H Day. 4-H members…
Produce Safety Topic of Farm Forum
…Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli. The forum is part of the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund’s Farm Grown program. The forum is Friday at 5 in the Cru Club at Grizzlies Stadium. Tickets to…
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
…of food stamp and nutrition programs from the bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The final House Farm Bill vote: 216 to 208. The…
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of the Farm Bill Rule, which removes the food stamps and nutrition programs from the bill. Members voted 223-195 in favor of…
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension….