…a climate solution for other states and the world.” Climate Adaptation The executive order also specifically addresses the need for climate adaptation and directs state government to: – Incorporate climate…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 24
…of USDA Week In Review, more solar power for USDA, taking on climate change, and the children come to work. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.nrcs.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…10 building blocks that span a range of technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage, and generate clean renewable energy. USDA’s strategy focuses on climate-smart practices…
FoodKeeper App
Cathy Isom explains how this new handy smart tool to help consumers stop tossing food before its time is right at our fingertips. Foodkeeper app Learn more about the USDA…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and Peru. The Governor also issued a groundbreaking call to action with hundreds…
PPIC Video: California Drought
Droughts are a regular feature of California’s variable climate, affecting cities, farms and the environment. They test water management systems and signal areas needing improvement. This video from the Public…
Snowpack Melts Early Across the West
…snow that melts and flows into streams as temperatures warm in spring and summer. National Water and Climate Center scientists analyze the snowpack, precipitation, air temperature and other measurements taken…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…where groundwater reserves are inadequate. Climate change is expected to make severe droughts more likely. New groundwater legislation, local initiatives, and Proposition 1—the state water bond approved in November 2014—provide…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
From CDFA Gov. Jerry Brown Moving swiftly to help communities cope with California’s devastating drought and the ongoing effects of climate change, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed emergency…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 20
…bringing jobs back to the U.S., picturing women in agriculture, kids talk nutrition and being climate wise with Woodsy Owl. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Farm Leader: Emerency Legislation Underscores Drought Crisis
…people who study the climate say we may have more years such as this, with California receiving a few heavy rainstorms and not much snow,” he said. “We need to…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…bond funding to make the state more resilient to the disastrous effects of climate change and help ensure that all Californians have access to local water supplies. “This unprecedented drought…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
California is often referred to as a “sue happy State” for good reason. At the 2015 Citrus Showcase growers will hear from Brian Leahy, Director of the Department of Pesticide…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
…Farm Advisor Gureet Brar talked to attendees about climate change and what researchers are seeing with lower chilling hours. Complications from Less Chilling Hours The classic chilling hour requirement model…