USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11

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…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for farm labor workers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.dot.gov/grow-america/fact-… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPTr… http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/de……

Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP

Taylor HillmanGeneral

There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…

Recycled Water Facing Supply Problems

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Recycled water programs are progressing around the state but the technology might be facing its own challenges. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Shortage of Waste Water Recycled water…

PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop

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A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…

Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…world. Principal Engineer Bob Holden says the facility supplies water to 12,000 acres of farm land now, and supplying potable water will happen within the next 5-10 years. Holden said…

Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program

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…implemented under the 1995 Environmental Farming Act, which recognizes that many farmers engage in practices that contribute to the well-being of ecosystems, air quality and wildlife, and states that CDFA…

Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force

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…cattle health programs. The vacancy is for one member representing the cattle research/extension sector. Individuals interested in this CHATF appointment should send a brief resume by July 18, 2014 addressed…

Haitian Delegation Tours California Agriculture

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…economic leaders are learning about California agriculture and working on ways to help rebuild their country. They visited Salinas, where they toured the Salinas High School farm and learned about…