…encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency office. To find a local Farm Service Agency office, visit https://offices.usda.gov. The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were made…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…projects in the critical conservation areas. NRCS is maximizing the program’s reach by calling on partners to match the NRCS requested funding, elevating the agency’s $1.2 billion investment over five…
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to Receive “County of the Year” Honor
…this December. It will also receive five County Activities of Excellence Awards in the categories of Membership, Policy Implementation, Leadership, Ag Education and Public Relations. The county also is a…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…nation’s infrastructure, Vilsack again pointedly noted the importance of California agriculture to the nation. He told the group that Congress needs to figure out how to get the funding for…
California’s CalAgJobs.com Receives Federal Grant
CalAgJobs.com, California’s premier, go-to source for agriculture students and employers, was awarded a federal grant this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will support the creation of…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…last three years, DuPont Pioneer has awarded more than $500,000 in grants within its Western Business Unit to support efforts ranging from agricultural education programs, safety equipment for local fire…
Education Helps Students Find Path
Ag education programs continue to support students who are interested in the industry and extended education helps them figure out what they can contribute to agriculture. Education Helps Students Find…
Ag Education Opening Doors-Part 2
Agriculture education like the FARMS leadership programs help show the future of ag the multitude of career paths in agriculture and that stays with the students as their education continues….
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…crops (including floriculture). “Specialty crops define much of California agriculture,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross. “This grant funding is an important piece of our…
Ag Education Opening Doors for Students
Getting students involved in the many aspects of agriculture can be challenging nowadays, but local education like the FARMS Leadership program is making a difference. Ag Education Opening Doors Aidee…
Ag Education Program Adds Next Level
The FARMS Leadership program is extending its education for high school students, to get the future of agriculture hands-on experience with real-life issues the industry faces every day. Program Adds…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…in drought conditions, an increasing concern for agriculture as the effects of climate change are felt in California and globally. UC Berkeley researchers will partner with scientists at UC Agriculture…
Wisconsin Team takes Lely National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
…Florida 9. Shawn Johnson, 225, Minnesota 10. Sarah Thomas, 224, North Carolina Additional contest funding is provided by Title Sponsor, Lely; Platinum Sponsor, DeKalb; and Gold Sponsor, Westway Feed Products….
The Western View: Rally Friday – Take Back Our Water
…make sure they make responsible decisions. Remember last spring when five federal and state water agencies approved a plan which would have sent more delta water south? The plan was…