…private researchers. Priority areas include biological, physical and social science research, including economics. Funded projects will aid farmers and ranchers with whole-farm planning by delivering practical research-based information and improve…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…Members on the board receive no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for mileage. The present board membership consists of two beef cattle producers, two dairy producers, two registered feedlot…
Checking Chickens on Social Media
…launch of a new blog called The Cluck. And, a new Instagram account that will feature pictures from chicken farmers from across the country showing their daily business on the…
Agri View: Say Cheese!
…of cheese. It is an effort to reduce the massive surplus of cheese that has dairy farmers suffering from low prices. It may sound like a good deal for dairy…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…four Crescent City Farmers Markets. Heritage Ranch is testing a new SNAP fresh food incentive project called Buy One Fresh/Get One Local, where each dollar a SNAP user spends on…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…can be complicated and time consuming, fear of conflict, unwillingness to ask for help, cost concerns, and farmers simply don’t want to accept their eventual exit from the farm. Attorney…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…are tailored for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process to help beginning, small, underserved and family farmers and ranchers…
Agriculture in the Classroom: Two Tulare County Teachers Team Up
…of agriculture, but also to teach math concepts, like plotting ordered pairs with beets. She said bringing in local farmers as speakers and working with the school’s garden coordinator helped…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…World Farmers’ Organization is available at www.wfo-oma.com. National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers…
USDA Taking Action Regarding Low Survey Responses
…are historically low. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports USDA is now working with groups like the National Corn Growers Association to encourage farmers to respond to such surveys. Pro…
Syngenta Seeking Appeal in Viptera Lawsuit
…of cases will remain separate from the class. Attorneys for Syngenta said that creating a nationwide class of farmers for the case was not fair because it would include farmers…
Europe Trade Woes Spelling Trouble for TTIP
…TTIP, which negations for broke down at a recent meeting. Many political leaders involved in the talks say TTIP is effectively dead at this point. Meanwhile, farmers in the EU…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…action on the important issues facing farmers. With opportunities to voice support for the Trans Pacific Partnership and to grab a photo with Captain Cornelius, NCGA representatives will be on…
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
…to insist that water supplies dedicated to fish be subject to the same metrics and efficiency standards as those that farmers and homeowners must meet.” Wenger said the continuing calls…






















