…the west coast is an experience to remember. Atkinson added that the agriculture industry is a big one, and she is amazed at how well its members support one another…
Celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture
…Years of Agriculture Kern County Farm Bureau Executive Director Beatris Sanders says time if running out however. The deadline to submit your Kern County history is August 1. Sanders said…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…sector: Craig McNamara, President of the CA State Board of Food and Agriculture, Bryce Lundberg, Lundberg Farms/ CA State Board of Food and Agriculture; Joy Sterling, Iron Horse Vineyards; Jake…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…our meeting with Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) we discussed the great opportunities for cooperation between our two markets that can have long lasting…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…face of agriculture needs to be varied in experience, background and knowledge to meet the demand of the 21st century,” said Deputy Secretary Harden. “The 2501 Program enables USDA to…
Agri View: Fuel Questions
Everett Griner talks about the impact on agriculture of propane shortages in today’s Agri View. Fuel Questions…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
Following up on a widely popular Super Bowl ad, Dodge trucks continues to focus on the agriculture community. Gary Cooper reports. Dodge Certified Agricultural Dealership Program Complete Interview with Pat…
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…
USDA Video: Week In Review July 25
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n… http://www.fs.fed.us/…
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…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) with the Department’s Lean 6 Sigma Training graduates. From left, Animal Health and Food Safety Services director Dr. Annette Jones, division analyst Kimberly McCarthy, Division…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…Crimes,” but the Elk Grove resident is doing so as a blossoming celebrity. Heather, a software developer at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, produced the visuals for “Word…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…Safety in China. The signing ceremony was held in the city of Yingchuan, China, during a meeting between high-level officials of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and China’s Ministry of…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 36 energy facilities in 14 states to accept biomass deliveries supported by the Biomass Crop…