…those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of three components of agricultural education. What do the letters FFA stand for? The official name of the organization is National…
Organic Survey – California
…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
The California Chapter, ASFMRA (American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers), released its 2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication at the group’s annual Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
Agri View: Citrus Greening Losses
…Florida IFAS Florida Citrus Growers: 80 Percent of Trees Infected by Greening Source Newsroom: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Florida’s citrus growers say as much as…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…for a total of $16.8 million in grant funding for research projects with an emphasis on pollinator health; The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is organizing a national bee genebank as…
Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board
…Agricultural Code Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 5, including, but not limited to, the inspection and enforcement program, annual budget, necessary fees to provide adequate services, and regulations required to…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…conservation, forestry, and energy programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration, and expand renewable energy production in the agricultural and forestry sectors. Through this initiative, USDA is committing…
Farmers Markets Explosion
…opening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 21st season in Washington, D.C. Direct marketing of farm products through farmers markets continues to be an important sales outlet for agricultural…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
…sgoodwin4813, depositphotos.com The Direct marketing of agricultural products through CFM’s benefits the agricultural community and consumers. CFM’s provide a flexible marketing alternative without disrupting other produce marketing systems. The high…
Proof of Cargo Theft Task Force Need
The need for a statewide cargo theft task force was evident after law enforcement started seeing similarities in their cases. Task Force Needed Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) is trying…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
…country. The Local Food System Toolkit – developed by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – allows communities to conduct reliable economic impact assessments of investing in local food system initiatives….
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…equine science and veterinary technology. Other considerations: Programs should offer a variety of classes, including animal/plant science, agricultural computer software, animal anatomy, agriculture safety, public policy and research. Look for…
Pilot Program to Protect Children from Fumigants
Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen, Cesar Lara, Director of the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council and Juan Uranga, the Executive Director of the Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) announced the initiation…
California Raisin Grape Mechanical Harvest Report
Total acreage harvested by mechanical means was 47,754, just over 28 percent of the State’s total raisin-type grape acreage, according to the Pacific Regional Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics…