…will donate a total of $300,000 to specific not-for-profit organizations. These funds will be used for programs which benefit the children of farm workers and promote their education, leadership and…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…per fellow to participate in the program, which is underwritten by individual and industry donations. Ag Leadership is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…no evidence that the water board considered fairly apportioning the fees before they were imposed. “Farmers and ranchers are willing to pay their fair share to support programs that benefit…
Preparing for Another Dry Year
…place actions to help mitigate impacts such as enhanced water conservation programs or water transfers and helps agricultural water users consider risk management tools such as crop insurance. Here’s a…
Social Media Campaign for Farm Bill
USDA has kicked off a new social media campaign emphasizing the importance of farm bill programs across the country. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Water Research Projects
Could it be the answer to drought conditions? Several California programs are among nine research projects with new funding to look into desalination and water purification. Sabrina Hill has more….
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
…Fresno-Kings group is raising money for their scholarships and other programs with their 16th annual fundraiser tomorrow evening. For more information on this event, click here. Click to Open or…
CattleWomen’s Fundraiser Coming Up
…The Fresno-Kings County CattleWomen is a nonprofit organization that promotes the beef industry through things like educational programs, public outreach and a scholarship program. It’s part of the statewide California…
Vilsack Opposes Cutting SNAP from Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is making his opinions very clear on issues revolving around the Farm Bill and nutrition assistance programs like SNAP. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to…
Farm to Fork Festival Planned
Plans are well underway for the first Farm to Fork festival in Sacramento. The festival will feature farmers and producers of all types, a large farmers’ market, educational displays, livestock,…
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
…of food stamp and nutrition programs from the bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The final House Farm Bill vote: 216 to 208. The…
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of the Farm Bill Rule, which removes the food stamps and nutrition programs from the bill. Members voted 223-195 in favor of…
Valadao Pleased With Vote on Water Amendment
On Capitol Hill this week, the House has been working on the spending bill for water and energy programs. Cindy Zimmerman has more. Click to open or download audio report…