…five years before it was filled last year. Because some positions stay vacant for a long time, Sullins acknowledged “there are times we are not able to deliver the programs.”…
Assemblymember Gray: “FFA Funding Safe and Sound in Governor’s Proposed Budget”
…one of the state’s most successful career technical education programs. “Last year students, parents, teachers, and whole agricultural communities rallied to protect FFA,” said Assemblymember Gray. “While we still want…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…new program was created to provide scholarly, creative and motivated agricultural majors an enhanced educational experience with advanced study and engagement with select Jordan College faculty, said program director Kathie…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…performance of their businesses. “Farm Bureau members support state-led, practical programs and they work to continually improve the environmental performance of their farms and ranches,” Stallman said. “Several recent and…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
More than 45 agricultural, political and educational leaders, as well as trade and regional media, took part in a unique regional agricultural and economic impact tour on Tuesday, January 13,…
Developing New Farmers through Farm Bill Programs
Collaboration is the emphasis of a program designed to mentor and educate beginning farmers and ranchers. Developing New Farmers through Farm Bill Programs…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…they have generated in just a few short growing seasons; • Opposed state efforts to dictate out-of-state, farm-level production practices; • Reaffirmed support for producer-led and -approved checkoff programs; •…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…400 demonstrations of the Web-based tool designed to help applicants to calculate their specific coverage needs. Unlike earlier dairy programs, the Margin Protection Program offers dairy producers a range of…
Wind Energy Booming for New Year
…energy because it is so affordable. The available programs for wind energy today offer significant benefits to any area or operation. Gould says if it is carefully planned out and…
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
…the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, are cornerstones of the commodity farm safety, offering farmers protection…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is publishing a rule that outlines how it will improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), one of USDA’s largest conservation programs. The interim final…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…and creating jobs. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to the National School Lunch Program, these programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the…
Growing California Video Series: Urban Farm Educates, Inspires
…in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Fairview Farms,” a profile of an urban farm near Santa Barbara – a farm with an educational mission….
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…make the year a memorable one. NRCS works hand-in-hand with producers through technical and financial assistance programs and services to help ensure their success. The agency was born amid the…