…very active in issues that span education, economic development, health, and equitable access to resources, and has sat on statewide commissions, the Asian Pacific Islander Commission, the California Volunteer Commission,…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…the Forest Service website to read the full strategy document. If you would like to partner with the Forest Service, visit the National Partnership Office website at www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/partnerships. USDA touches the lives…
RCPP Applications Accepted Through April 13
…private lands. “RCPP is public-private partnership at its best,” Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “We’re harnessing the power of partnership…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…the Governor and Legislature quickly and effectively, in partnership with local and regional partners. Every part of California has unique water supplies, environmental conditions, user needs, and vulnerabilities. There are…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships. The investment is being made as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). The University of California,…
A Look at Western Water Reservoir Levels
Western states welcomed wet weather bringing rain to dry, drought stricken areas. The end of the year storms also placed snow in the Sierra Nevada and other Pacific Northwest mountain…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…in partnership with lenders to provide better financial support for industry members. Applications from potential partners are expected to be accepted sometime in Summer. Additionally, $100 million will be made…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…international trade and has entered seven new free trade agreements including with India, the European Union, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Canada is number eight…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…farmers facing immense water insecurity pressures. We look forward to our continued partnership with the Almond Alliance of California with Aubrey’s leadership.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…opportunities for value-added and niche products,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack “The new Regional Food System Partnerships grants will help build a fairer, more transparent food system rooted in local…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…making critical investments to help us combat climate change. Especially in partnership with our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and rural communities. I’m fully committed to passing the Build Back Better Act…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials, including four projects and more than $5.5 million in California. On-Farm Trials projects support widespread adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural…
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
…for manufacturers but also for service providers,” “That’s due in large part as shipping times from Asia to the West Coast have doubled, and transit costs have skyrocketed.” Daniel Whitley,…
Paper Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H
…heartwarming to see how invested our communities are in supporting young people and their ability to participate in 4-H’s invaluable learning experiences.” During 11 years of partnership, Tractor Supply has…