Jim Aschwanden, director of the California Agriculture Teachers Association, explains more about the governor’s cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant. For more from Aschwanden, click here….
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
Team Nutrition Grants Available to Improve the Health and Future of America’s Children WASHINGTON, March 12, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $5.5 million in new grants to…
Grizzlies Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Fresno Grizzlies and the Gar and Esther Tootelian Charitable Foundation Farm Grown Scholarship is an opportunity for high school seniors continuing their education in agriculture. To see if you…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…2014 Farm Bill provides an additional $63 million in mandatory funding that is available until expended. $2.5 million in funding for the National Agricultural Statistics Service to conduct a survey…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the…
Future of FFA Uncertain
Adam Gray The future of FFA and other agriculture education programs is uncertain here in California due to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to drop the Agriculture Incentive Grant. Assemblymember Adam…
AgNeTVideo: Threat to Agriculture Ed Funding
Stuart McCullough, Agriculture Department Chair at Los Banos High School, talks with AgNet West about what the governor’s proposed cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Funding Grant would mean to…
A Call to Protect Agriculture Education in California
Jim Aschwanden More than 200 concerned parents and students gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the governor’s proposed cuts to agriculture education funding. Executive Director of California Agriculture…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…state budget and draws from two previously approved bonds. Here’s how the money is to be divided: $475 million in accelerated grant funding for water conservation and recycling projects $15…
1890’s Faculty Program Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the 1890’s program for faculty development. 1890’S Faculty Program Funding…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…the original $11.1 billion water bond voted on by the Legislature in 2009. Having a price tag of $5.1 billion, SB 1370 would maximize limited public resources by greatly increasing…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…1) ensuring the water security of surface and ground water needed to produce agricultural goods and services; 2) improving nutrient management in agricultural landscapes focused on nitrogen and phosphorous; and…