…seeing labor challenges, especially in California. Growers often struggle in some degree to find capable workers to harvest the mass amount of specialty crops grown in the state. California Farm…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…presentation of $500 Our Food Link grants to Indiana Farm Bureau, South Dakota Farm Bureau and York County (South Carolina) Farm Bureau. The winners were chosen based on the overall…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
State Farm Bureaus were presented awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The awards recognized their excellence in membership achievement and implementation of…
Farm Bureau has Plenty for Farmers to Learn, See and Do at #AFBF16
Farm bureau members from around the nation are gathered in Orland, Florida for annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Sabrina Hill talks with Samantha Castro about the speakers, sessions, and…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
Farmers and ranchers need to adopt technology and they need to stand up for their rights. But most of all, they need to share their stories, American Farm Bureau Federation…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…are: Education and Ag Promotion Delaware Farm-to-Fork Dinner, Kent Georgia Farm Bureau Farmer’s Market, Paulding Illinois Grain for Growth Wagon, Effingham Farm Trek 2015, Hancock and McDonough Farm Camp, Whiteside…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
…programs. Each of these projects provides educational and leadership opportunities connected to the agricultural sector. “Agricultural education helps to connect consumers to our farms and ranches and provides a greater…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…species programs, food safety and security programs, drought analysis and response, a new program to address antibiotic use in livestock, a new licensing program for medical cannabis, and greater investment…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 8
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…protein and B vitamins, with fewer calories than many plant-based sources of protein.” Updated every five years, this report serves as the foundation for federal nutrition policy and shapes the…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…as policy makers and health professionals with the information they need to help the public make informed choices about their diets at home, school, work and in their communities. “Protecting…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Farmer Drone Rules
Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known…