…possible through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership. The Partnership allows the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to work with farmers and landowners in implementing…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…national government agencies. The LGMA applauds the efforts of Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas and his colleagues to make the process inclusive and in partnership with all stakeholders in the supply…
DPR Takes Enforcement Action on Coastal Grower
…California’s pesticide rules and regulations. Continued partnership and strict enforcement of these laws by DPR and local County Agricultural Commissioners will ensure pesticides are applied responsibly, legally, and in total…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…is the lead USDA partner in this conference. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…workers at all levels to leverage continual innovation in production agriculture. The seventh annual summit on the main campus of Hartnell College, in partnership with the Western Growers Association, will…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…the things that they do. We’ve done those in partnership with conservation organizations.” The recent developments with the voluntary agreements established to address California water issues is a prime example…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…“For too long authorities have needlessly flushed millions, and millions of gallons of fresh, beautiful, clean water from up north straight into the Pacific Ocean.” President Trump signed the Record…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…Amanita (Amanita velosa) is a highly desirable edible wild mushroom in the Pacific coastal United States. But to the untrained eye, it can appear similar to the Death cap mushroom A. phalloides. The…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…provides access to ports in both the Pacific Ocean as well as the Caribbean Sea. That type of access will allow producers to ship products to Asia, Europe, and North…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence for her outstanding efforts as a conservation planner. The National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP) recognized Chow at the National Association of Conservation Districts…
Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20
…our exceptional keynote speaker, the agenda, details on our partnership with Modesto Visitors Bureau and restaurants that are going to be giving discounts to conference attendees,” Wolfe explained. About the…
Almond Update: Bee Friendly Farming Teaming Up With CASP
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) will strengthen its honey bee health practices by furthering its relationship with the Pollinator Partnership. Bee Friendly Farming is a certification the partnership has…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…deals to go into effect and translate into increased sales. We’re eager to get back into full swing supplying safe, high-quality food and agricultural products around the world.” “Today is…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…Janet Napolitano. “California’s organic farmers already benefit from UC ANR’s pest management, irrigation and crop production research, and this partnership with Clif Bar will give UC more capacity to focus…