…capable, we will expect you to work or prepare for work. Tailor benefits to people’s needs. Instead of the same failed one-size-fits-all approach, we will match poverty-fighting programs with your…
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
…place for the community stage agricultural, educational, and charitable events. They are far too valuable for our state to continue to ignore their struggles.” AB 2678 now heads to the…
Create Apps for Agriculture
…commodities,” said Jay Carlson, ag programs manager at the State Fair, “This makes the fair a showcase for agricultural innovations as well.” For more information and to register, visit http://www.apps-for-ag.com….
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…fiber, and fuel demands as the world’s population is projected to exceed nine billion by 2050 and natural resources are stressed under a changing climate. In addition, AFRI programs help…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…insurance companies, all working to streamline the information collected from farmers and ranchers who participate in USDA programs. “If you file your report at one location, the data that’s important…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
From: CDFA – Office of Public Affairs Secretary Ross discusses the importance of healthy soil with students in Calaveras County. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross visited several flourishing school Ag programs…
Where Does Your Food Come From?
…or distribution to households through programs like the National School Lunch Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations….
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…rejected what it called “highly problematic ideological provisions.” In particular, the administration wants more funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy programs….
Dairy Industry Applauds School Milk Support
…foods have always been integral to child nutrition programs, from school lunches and breakfasts to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other programs…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…are stressed under a changing climate. In addition, AFRI programs help develop new technologies and a workforce that will advance our nutritional security, our energy self-sufficiency, and the health of…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
…personal experiences encountering global food insecurity during their time in active duty. The committee also examined different programs available to help veterans transition into agricultural occupations. “The men and women…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…In addition, AFRI programs help develop new technologies and a workforce that will advance our national security, our energy self-sufficiency, and the health of Americans. The President’s 2017 budget request…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…voluntary, incentive-based programs to protect and preserve our natural resources, while also maintaining profitable production on their land. “We are once again reminded that locally-led, voluntary conservation practices work. Through…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…area. Also, $2 million in funding is available for the Exploratory Research Program (ERP) to address critical and emerging issues. NIFA is offering the Educational Literacy Initiative through the AFRI…