…a web page, waiting to be discovered. Others are quirky, featuring the dreams and schemes of small farmers around the country. The big things are on sites like Agfunder; the…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…don’t want is for the regional boards to replicate what they did with programs that currently regulate irrigated lands, in which farmers are assessed fees in order to provide information…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…the California drought has affected farmers and ranchers. “Despite drought, California has record high crop revenue,” USA Today reported. “Despite the drought, California farms see record sales,” read the headline…
Agri View: Unrecognized
Everett Griner talks about turf farmers in today’s Agri View. Unrecognized…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…the ball rolling. “California dairy farmers are dedicated to providing a wholesome, nutritious product for families everywhere and to making this nutritious food available to all families, regardless of circumstances,”…
Using Organic Methods to Improve Soil Health
Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is lending a helping hand to organic farmers. Healthy Soil…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…Program is intended to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education and innovation and to enhance the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Addressing the…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…visible forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized as conservation leaders. The California Leopold Conservation Award is made possible thanks to generous contributions from many organizations, including…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
California farmers and ranchers face much uncertainty about the new Clean Water Act rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers that became effective last Friday….
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is focused on answering questions consumers have about how food is grown and raised. These questions are often answered online on the organization’s…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Ventura County
…for regulatory updates through the email notification ListServ at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna Napolillo (dayna.napolillo@cdfa.ca.gov) or Keith Okasaki (keith.okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov) or call (916) 654-0312….
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…along with other regional producers at the 3rd annualFarm-to-Fork Festival in downtown Sacramento. With a bevy of local farmers’ markets and small farms, dozens of wineries and numerous top chefs,…
Agri View: Problem Solved
Everett Griner talks about farmers becoming “bee keepers” in today’s Agri View. Problem Solved…
The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Farmers Market Beet and Asparagus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing honey brulee farmers market beet and asparagus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Large Beets…