…there,” he said. “Meanwhile, farmers are struggling for water.” He believes a change in leadership could bring more attention to agricultural needs. FFA and the Next Generation Bakker sees programs…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…breaking stereotypes, expanding opportunities, and embracing innovation. Building FFA From the Ground Up California FFA engages students as early as middle school through local chapters and outreach programs. State officers…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…programs are introducing students from both rural and urban communities to a broad spectrum of agricultural opportunities. From showing animals to launching mushroom-growing businesses, FFA is redefining what it means…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…programs for agricultural conservation Support conservation efforts that protect natural resources while also benefiting producers economically A Cooperative Conservation Effort The survey is being carried out through a cooperative agreement…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…between military service and American farming—a relationship that would continue through programs like the Homestead Act and post-war veteran benefits. And that’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute, with Mark Oppold….
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…continue relying on voluntary programs to manage staffing levels going forward. D.C. Headquarters to Retain Limited Staff Upon completion of the reorganization, USDA expects to retain a maximum of 2,000…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…farmers are not left behind. This includes tailored communication and support for those who often lack the resources or knowledge to navigate complex federal assistance programs. As disaster recovery continues…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…pathways for legal farm labor while securing the border and streamlining guest worker programs. “We want a real border. We want legal guest workers. We want pathways to citizenship for…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…guest worker programs, protections for DACA recipients, and a serious commitment to border security. His plan balances practicality with compassion, aiming to stabilize the agricultural workforce while respecting human dignity…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…USDA is investing in advanced tools and targeted training for its inspectors. This includes expanded data collection on listeria risk factors and educational efforts to ensure inspectors can detect emerging…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…mobile equipment waivers under federal regulations Outstanding State Implementation Plans (SIPs) required by the EPA for the San Joaquin Valley Federal air quality incentive programs, including: The Diesel Emissions Reduction…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…that food is medicine. Policy Priorities IFPA’s key recommendations include: Produce Prescriptions as a Covered Benefit: Making fruits and vegetables a reimbursable part of federal health care programs, allowing doctors…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…does it take to join the Homegrown Organic family? “We look for alignment of values,” Paul explained. “You have to be a great farmer and a team player. Our programs…