…pests and diseases. National Clean Plant Network: On March 24, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the National Clean Plant Network, with…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
The annual National Farmers Market Week is being observed this week (August 3-9). It’s a time worth celebrating because of the key role farmers’ markets play in connecting consumers to…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…over 2 million hits annually. In addition to USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory, AMS is adding: USDA’s National Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Enterprise Directory A CSA is a farm or network/association…
Golden State Experience for NAFB
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters was in California last week to see firsthand how some operations work out on the west coast. Golden State Experience…
California Milk Advisory Board Partners with Coolhaus to Celebrate Ice Cream Month and the Sensational “Ice Cream” Sandwiches of Summer
July is National Ice Cream Month, a month dedicated to enjoying and indulging in America’s favorite cool, creamy treat. In celebration of California’s continuing role as the number one producer…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement. The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and hosted…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…SAGARPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food), Wal-Mart, and the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores. We will also visit the Central de Abastos – the…
Farm Broadcasters Visit Salinas
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…policies; establish an international, high-level research platform for food safety research; propose solutions for hazards in the food-industry value chain; and develop models for implementation of international food safety standards…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…residues for energy generation. Some BCAP payments will target the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forests and Bureau of Land Management public lands for renewable energy, which…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…recognizing the important role that farmers markets play in the agricultural and food economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000. “National Farmers Market…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…reliable water supplies. The National Climate Assessment released earlier this year illustrates the impact of climate change across the country. This announcement is part of broader Obama Administration efforts to…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…Office of Science will provide $10.6 million in funding for eight projects, while USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will award $2 million to fund two projects. Initial…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…builds off last year’s successful National Adaptation Forum. The event will include agriculture/food-focused sessions such as: How Local Food System Planning Can Create More Resilient Communities The Role of California…