California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about the “King Amendment” and California farming….
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…location of all FSA offices in any state. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has conservation-related disaster assistance to protect soil, water and habitat ( http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/). Small, non-farming businesses in…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…disaster assistance to protect soil, water and habitat (www.nrcs.usda.gov). Small, non-farming businesses in USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov/disaster)….
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…habitat (www.nrcs.usda.gov). Small, non-farming businesses in USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov/disaster). For a comprehensive online source for all…
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…Secretary Karen Ross. “We are looking at scenarios in which considerable land fallowing and unsustainable groundwater overdraft will occur – leading to direct impacts within our rural farming communities. CDFA…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
Val Dolcini More than a hundred California farmers took advantage of the USDA’s new microloan program this year, to help them with their farming operations. Sabrina Hill talks with USDA…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…Dec. 9, 2013— Beginning and established farmers and ranchers from throughout California took advantage of the USDA Microloan program in 2013 to finance many different kinds of farming operations. As…
Soil Health Workshops
…experiences and knowledge about soil-supporting practices. Brendon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, Colorado will discuss and explain the practices he calls “biotic farming systems.” For more information, click here….
Gerawan Statement Regarding ALRB Decision
Gerawan Farming congratulates our many workers who, this morning, prevailed in their fight for the most basic right in a democratic society – the right to vote. The Board’s November…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…Board,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “We cannot have the level of farming in this state that generations of consumers are used…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
Beginning farmers, small farmers, students, employees, farm market managers and those considering farming should attend California’s annual Small Farm Conference March 9–11 in Rohnert Park. To help individuals who are…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
…or not to protect the Chesapeake Bay – we all share that goal. This case is about whether EPA can dictate where farming will be allowed, where homes can be…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Drought Area Declining
The area of the U.S. suffering drought is getting smaller, but some major farming areas are still dry. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…