…by just selling their product at farmers markets. Area growers pushed for the ordinance to allow producers to have tastings on their property and Anderson says the bureau has seen…
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
…the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 24
…of USDA Week In Review, more solar power for USDA, taking on climate change, and the children come to work. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.nrcs.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing a comprehensive and detailed approach to support farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in their response to climate change. The framework consists of…
U.S. Farmers Will Face Tough Competition In The Cuban Market
Even when trade is opened up with Cuba, it won’t be an automatic slam-dunk for U.S. farmers to make big gains in that market. U.S. Farmers Will Face Tough Competition…
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
…California’s San Joaquin Valley.” NRCS technical experts have met the scientific threshold for demonstrating that voluntary actions by farmers are improving air quality in the valley. Farmers and ranchers, with…
Farm Bureau Supports Trade Promotion Authority Bills
Expanding international trade is vital to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. To make that expansion happen, Congress must approve trade promotion authority, the American Farm Bureau Federation said…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…citrus psyllid and huanglongbing is a collaborative effort. Included in the fight are government agencies at the Federal, State and County level, agricultural citrus growers, nursery operators and residents. By…
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
…place in a number of counties in California, prohibiting the movement of citrus plants under most circumstances. For full details on the quarantine areas in California, visit www.cdfa.ca.gov or www.CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org…
Data Collection
Sabrina Hill gives us information today on a new panel working to develop farmer data collection recommendations on women and beginning farmers. Data Collection…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 17
…Week In Review, conservation in California, the pest and disease threat, and pretty plants and flowers seven days a week. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…procedures related to the importation of products for use as plant growth enhancers and bio-fertilizers. If you need additional information contact USDA/APHIS at 301-851-2046, Toll Free 866-524-5421, or email Pest.Permits@aphis.usda.gov…
Making ‘Friends of Farming’
…has a healthy small farm and farmers market industry and the farm bureau saw the growing trend from California consumers to be more educated on where your food comes from….
Marketing Easier for Small Businesses Online
Marketing and branding for a smaller company is getting easier as technology develops and the wide array of tools the Internet has given farmers makes that process fairly inexpensive. Marketing…