Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water

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…impacting state agriculture production. The state and federal government must address the short-term water supply needs of farmers immediately. Westlands will continue to work closely with the Administration and federal…

Agriculture Education at Stake

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The future of California agriculture could be at stake if the Governor follows through with eliminating the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant. Brown approved continued funding for the program with hesitation…

Farm to Schools Programs Growing

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The Department of Agriculture’s first-ever Farm to School Census shows promising results in offering healthy, local food to millions of school children nationwide. But where does California fit in? Sabrina…

Vilsack on Top Issues

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As lawmakers work to hammer out a budget, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is pressing for three other items to be resolved too. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or…