…USDA conservation programs have helped American producers install practices that have reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by over 416 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or approximately 60 million…
Earth Day @ CDFA
Happy Earth Day from CDFA! This video provides a brief look at just a few of the programs and projects at the California Department of Food and Agriculture that help…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…the transition to organic? We talked to one farming family about their experience, learning how they used USDA programs to help with the transition process. Conner Voss got his family…
Agri View: SNAP Changes
…agriculture model a boon for farmers—customers pay for the whole season up front, enabling growers to purchase seeds, tools, and other supplies—has rendered CSA programs inaccessible to many low-income Americans,…
Western SARE Releases Calls for Proposals
Funding for Researchers, Ag Professionals, Producers, and Grad Students The 2016 Calls for Proposals for five Western SARE grant programs have been released. Descriptions of each program and links to…
CA Students Honored
…selected for this prestigious award,” said Allie Bussjaeger, Programs and Outreach Manager for Grades of Green. “Joshua has been a member of the Grades of Green Youth Corps Eco-Leadership program…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…reduced-risk methods for pest-free homes, schools, parks and recreational areas. “Through programs like the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program, USDA is making investments to ensure America’s agriculture sector is…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…hubs, farmers’ markets, terminal markets, and farms that lack access to food safety training and other educational opportunities. This year, NIFA will fund three types of projects to help producers…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
…strengthen local food systems or assist in starting organic production. Learning about programs, credit, conservation opportunities and disaster assistance when you’re busy running your farming or ranching business can be…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
…House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. “They will be in greater need of safety net and risk management programs than has been the case for some time—for…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…and other safety net programs. While Johnson felt that, overall, commodity programs are functioning as designed and assisting producers through challenging times, he did acknowledge several programs that need thoughtful…
Agri View: School Lunch Program
…Nutrition Programs The Food and Nutrition Service administers several programs that provide healthy food to children including the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
…role in children’s diets, as seen in the recently updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the inclusion of dairy foods in programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for…