…programs and activities and be an active participant. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…are finding that proactively establishing practices and programs that promote health may be good business . Such initiatives include: Increasing stocking of healthy food. You can’t eat and drink what…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
…ranchers across the country to gain a greater understanding of the effectiveness of these programs. “As a farmer-led organization, we work closely with our diverse membership to advocate for policies…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…founded and currently directed by Professor Kent Bradford, has organized and implemented such accomplishments as educational workshops, symposia and classes, over $13 million invested in research on seed genetics, genomics,…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 48 affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. For more information, visit www.ncga.com. About…
UC Davis Vet School Ranked #1 in World, Again
…addressing critical health concerns on a local and global scale. “The people and programs of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine are dedicated to providing innovative and compassionate clinical…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…ranchers. While in Cuba with President Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…decision makers, public and private managers, and citizens to improve water resource quantity and quality. NIFA’s integrated research and education programs, supporting scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired,…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…Cuba, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba….
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…2015 Certified Organic Survey will provide vital data to assist farmers, suppliers, policymakers, as well as those in the private sector in planning the production and marketing of new programs…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…talk about offering programs from farm to fork and all the business in between,” said Witte. “While most people think of agriculture from the farm end, my connection is clearly…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
…The results of these award-winning research programs are available to growers through this website as well as University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources publications and online pest management guidelines….
Agri View: Bee Gone
…the bee population is implementing programs teaching and training urban residents to become amateur beekeepers. Many cities are now offering startup assistance to a growing number of hobbyists of all…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…California’s water supply. Cisco Systems received the Supply Chain Leadership Award for engaging all suppliers to have strong sustainability programs. The Government Authorities (comprising the Western Riverside Council of Governments,…