…farming operations, farmers markets, and production facilities. The short courses offered attendees an opportunity to hear approaches for beginning a cottage foods business as well as a study of the…
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
…producers are currently eligible to vote in this year’s election. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting…
Data Integration Vital to the Farm of the Future
…day noting “the conversation here is, what’s the future look like, and it’s going to be largely data-driven.” With more ag technology innovations becoming available to assist farming operations through…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
The maker of a film called Food Evolution, supported by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, says his documentary shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. Scott Hamilton Kennedy…
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…farming regions in the country. Kind was actively involved in calling on the administration earlier this year to address a dairy trade issue with Canada. Kind told U.S. Trade Representative…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…production by integrating indigenous farming knowledge with modern agricultural methods. Austin Community College will develop new associate degrees in sustainable agriculture to increase access to agricultural sciences careers for underrepresented…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…years of farming dates in Southern California. A Latino farmer panel discussion will be followed by the first session of workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers present…
CDFA and DWR Award Grant to Improve Water Efficiency
…$4.6 million will be distributed to the North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, along with 19 farming operations who submitted applications for funding. “This grant is a smart investment in…
Benefits of No-Dig Garden Beds
…a drastically different approach to that of contemporary tilled farming. Not digging and turning the soil means not disturbing all of the microorganisms, worms, insects, fungi and more that are…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
Results from the survey conducted by the California Farm Bureau Federation confirm that labor shortages are continuing to hinder farming and ranching operations throughout the state. The information collected earlier…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…along with assistance in meeting new labor regulations was provided. Some projects were also designed to help attract skilled and unskilled workers to farming operations. The California Department of Food…
Register for Farm of the Future Field Day
…in collaboration with BlueTech Valley, Bowles Farming, California Energy Commission, PowWow Energy, and UC ANR. The day will begin with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a welcome from Terry…
Organic Field Crop Production Numbers Rising
Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic…