…State Fair, classroom resource kits on crop and plant science provided by the Stanley W. Strew Education Fund, and support for California Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) leadership and development…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
Gov. Jerry Brown Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2016-2017 would provide a total of $485 million to CDFA for its mission to promote and protect agriculture, including appropriations for invasive…
Agri View: Avian Flu Recovery
Everett Griner talks about H5N2 avian flu losses in recovery in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu Recovery From: USDA.gov Avian Influenza Since December 2014, USDA has confirmed several cases of…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…years. USDA has also released updates for consumers on ChooseMyPlate.gov, and new resources will soon be available on Health.gov from HHS that will help health professionals support their clients and…
Farmer Drone Rules
…Public Operations (Governmental) Civil Operations (Non-Governmental) Model Aircraft (Hobby or Recreation only) Public Operations (Governmental) View the full article Public Aircraft Operations are limited by federal statue to certain government…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…
Agri View: Agriculture Education
…Young Farmers Association– Young Farmers Association is a requirement that any agricultural teacher must meet. This is a group led by the agricultural teacher that meets usually monthly. The group…
Fat to Fit at 40 – Ag Advocate talks Weight Loss
…and still works to promote agriculture. She recently lost a hundred pounds and set out to represent farmers and ranchers by promoting her new healthy lifestyle. She’s the author of…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Ratatouille
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing farmers market ratatouille with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Rosenthal Roasted Garlic Arbosana Olive Oil…
NFU Recognizes Women in Agriculture
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today thanked the growing number of women in agriculture – now roughly one million strong and responsible for a $12.9 billion dollar economic…
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
…see that resilience. He says conversations at agriculture events around the state are revolving around the drought less often and shows that farmers and ranchers are finding a way to…
ACP Management Participation Worries Growers
…by Blaker Road; and on the east by North Hickman Road. The quarantine map for Stanislaus and Merced is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp-maps. The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus…
Day on a Farm
…on Farm Food52 has partnered with the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance to share stories of what it’s like to run a farm or ranch in the U.S. today. Partnerships…
Agri View: Eat Your Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about vegetables and their taste in today’s Agri View. Eat Your Vegetables From USDA Choose MyPlate.gov What foods are in the Vegetable Group? Any vegetable or 100%…