CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture talks about efforts in California to do more with less water. How California Makes Best…
Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage
Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture saying a change in attitude about waste and how we use water can significantly affect water consumption. How a…
USDA Efforts to Help California Deal with Drought
Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Ag is talking about the help provided by USDA to deal with drought. USDA Efforts to Help California Deal with…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
180-day period responds to public requests for addition time to review and comment Lead state and federal agencies today extended the public comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation…
WANTED – More Young Farmers
Preliminary Census of Agriculture data shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack….
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Agriculture Statistics Service released the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results. Sabrina Hill has some key numbers for California. Preliminary Census of Agriculture California…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…and Provide New Economic Opportunities for a Variety of Producers WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for…
Plan in Place for Families Needing Assistance Due to Drought
…During the one-on-one discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, the secretary made these comments about new programs available for families. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE….
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
…the question and the Ag Secretary’s reply. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments he made prior to…
Vilsack: “We Are Clearly Paying Attention to this Situation”
…assistance being made available to farmers and ranchers for drought assistance. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments…
Drought Assistance for Specialty Crops
…package for California. Hear Ag Secretary Vilsack’s comments about specialty crop assistance. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. Watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments he made…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill had a one-on-one discussion with US Agriculture Secretary…