…Applications is available on www.grants.gov and on the FNS website. The grants will fund a performance period of September 30, 2014 through August 31, 2017. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…$35 billion last year, the organic industry represents a tremendous economic opportunity for farmers, ranchers and rural communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “New support in the 2014 Farm Bill…
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
Hundreds of supporters rallied at Fresno City Hall to urge the U.S. Senate to negotiate a water bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water…
Focus on Ag Education at Ag Day at the Capital
…state dropped off thousands of Future Farmers of America, or FFA, members who now face the loss of half their programs funding due to Governor Jerry Brown removing the Agriculture…
Cry for Water Continues
…Without water farmers will be forced to let tens of thousands of acres go fallow, and that means no work for tens of thousands of people. Anything from workers in…
Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education
…on inside that building that has some in the agriculture industry upset and worried about the future of agriculture education. Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education Gov….
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
…the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis Plant Pathologist Doug Gubler talked about effective ways farmers can identify if they have a problem with their crop. Grape Growers Meeting…
Pistachio Growers get Legal Breakdown on Water Ruling
…water issues in California during their 2014 Annual Pistachio Conference. The 9th Circuit’s decision that morning played a big role in a day of information for farmers. Pistachio Conference …
Prop 2 Deadline Looming, Lawsuit Grows
…a necessity to keep farmers in business and his warning to other industries who didn’t support California in the fight against HSUS and Prop 2. Egg Lawsuit Part 1 Egg…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 14, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/was……
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
The National Cotton Council is holding 49 meetings across the US for farmers in the 15 cotton belt states. The meetings are focused on educating farmers on the Agriculture Act…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…to school staff in creating Smarter Lunchrooms. For more information on the FY2014 Team Nutrition Training Grants and upcoming grant-writing webinars please visithttp://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/2014-training-grant-application. To apply for the grants please visit…
New Ag Zone Brings Farm Awareness to Ball Park
The new Agriculture Zone at Chukchansi Park will feature a farmers market, big red barn, 16′ tall bat and 8′ ball. New Ag Zone Brings Farm Awareness to Ball Park…
Crop Progress Around the State
…had their first cutting but Imperial County farmers are working on their second cutting. Field corn was planted in the Southland. Wheat irrigation continues and is ahead of schedule due…