…at farmers markets. Over 5,000 farmers markets now accept EBT, and SNAP redemption at farmers markets nationwide rose from $4 million in 2009 to over $21 million in 2013. In…
Growing California Video Series: Urban Farm Educates, Inspires
The latest segment 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…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…Farm Bill created these safety net programs to provide safeguards against the uncertainty of weather and markets, but this safety net is not automatic. Producers must visit their local Farm…
Growing Demand for Niche Meat
Demand for bison as a choice for protein is growing. Growing Demand for Niche Meat At the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Annual Convention, Dick Gehring with Black Kettle…
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
…works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 57,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members….
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…beyond the reach of many farmers that I represent,” he said. “They just can’t afford to make those kinds of adjustments.” Because egg production is inelastic, Klippen said, farmers buy…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
Paul Wenger A message from Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation 2014 will certainly be one for the record books. The drought will be the topic long remembered, but…
Agri View: For Sale
Everett Griner talks about the demand growing for used farm equipment in today’s Agri View. For Sale…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…including popular on-farm tours, events, children’s summer camp and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife…
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
…December is Farm to Food Bank Month. Help increase farm to food bank donations to 200 million pounds annually by making a product donation or future donation pledge today –…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…is being provided through USDA’s Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, which was established in the 2008 Farm Bill. Under this program, payments are made to eligible producers based on the amount…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
Western View: Facts on Arsenic in Rice
…Rice For the Consumer Reports article, click here. Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To find your local station, click here. Or send us an email…