…available grants and loans including programs that prioritize funding for socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers, female farmers, veteran farmers, and urban farmers. Additionally, there is a list of quick links…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…that addresses the obstacles that women landowners face in accessing conservation programs and resources,” said AFT California Director Kara Heckert. “In part, the initiative hosts learning circles that empower women…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…have expanded market opportunities in Canada for a wide variety of dairy products. Canada agreed to eliminate the unfair Class 6 and 7 milk pricing programs that allowed their farmers…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…into law the 2018 Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…Solutions program. The CDFA grant applications for either program are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. Each of the programs are administered by the Office of Pesticide Consultation…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…drought. For more information on FSA disaster assistance programs, please contact your local USDA service center or visit farmers.gov/recover. For all available USDA disaster assistance programs, go to USDA’s disaster resources website. Source: USDA/Farm…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
Washington, D.C. (NCC) –The poultry industry has long recognized the importance of establishing collaborative relationships to promote employee health and safety practices and to develop programs to enhance poultry workplaces….
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…and Extension Center in Parlier. The half-day event will feature forage research demonstrations and educational presentations in the field and in the classroom. The field day itself has a long…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…programs and specifically making an election between the ARC and PLC programs for the 2019-2020 crop years,” said Langley. “That process is expected to begin in early September and continue…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-28-19
…MFP and Farm Bill programs and Western Growers’ response to the trade deal with Japan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…educational sessions that will range from topics from sustainability to E-commerce to Instagram and really how to build your brand,” said California Food Expo Manager Amy Fuentes. “The next morning,…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…making these estimates. We listened to feedback from farmers on last year’s programs and incorporated many of those suggestions into today’s programs. While no formula can be perfect in addressing…