California: First in the Number of Organic Farms and Total Sales In 2014, the United States had 14,093 organic farms producing $5.5 billion in organic products, according to a survey…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
The California Chapter, ASFMRA (American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers), released its 2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication at the group’s annual Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
…by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services Agency, and in California, by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). CDFA has partnered with California Department of…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…with the efficient and environmentally sound use of fertilizer and crop management. Many California CCAs recently completed the University of California/California Department of Food and Agriculture Nutrient Management Training Course…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Crab and Roasted Corn Wedge
…Cheese 1 Ice burg Lettuce Head To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Southwestern Crab and Roasted Corn Wedge For this…
Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces one vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). RIAB makes recommendations to CDFA’s…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…awarding $12.5 million in grants and loans to support the installation of 17 anaerobic digesters and biogas systems in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Washington….
Almond Update: EQIP Program
Almond growers can get some money back for harvesting expenses, if they’re using a particular type of equipment. Almond Board Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Gabriele Ludwig explains more….
The California Kitchen: Crispy Garbanzo Nicoise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Crispy Garbanzo Nicoise with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Garbanzo Beans Deep Fried…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
A short video at a certified farmers’ market in Sacramento Until 1977, regulations required farmers to properly pack size, and label their fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables in standard containers…
Proof of Cargo Theft Task Force Need
…statewide agricultural cargo theft task force is one step closer to being formed as nut thefts continue to be a problem throughout the producing areas of California. Get the story….
New Cow Milk Benefits Found for Babies
…the research with several partners including University of California Davis and Hilmar Cheese company. The research found the same beneficial sugars in cow milk that babies need in human milk….
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…Agriculture Schools College/University Institution Type University of California-Davis 4-year, Public Cornell University 4-year, Private University of Massachusetts-Amherst 4-year, Public University of Florida 4-year, Public Harvard University 4-year, Private University of…
New Leader for Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy
UC Irvine’s Sorooshian to lead Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy Soroosh Sorooshian The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has appointed Soroosh Sorooshian as…