…Food Banks Website: Farm to Family bridges the gap between our state’s surplus produce and people in need. Started in the late 1990s by San Francisco Food Bank volunteer Gary…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
California State Board of Food and Agriculture board members will discuss groundwater management and land subsidence at their next public meeting on Tuesday, October 6th 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…The law requires meat packers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the prices they pay for cattle, hogs and lambs and other information. USDA publishes twice-daily reports with…
Reducing Food Waste-Part 2
In the second part of her food waste series Cathy Isom explains who would be reaping the benefits of reducing food waste. Food Waste-2…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Center $171,465 Idaho Mountain States Group $94,052 Kentucky Kentucky State University $199,982 Louisiana Southern University and A&M College $200,000 Maryland University of Maryland Eastern Shore $181,605 Michigan Michigan Integrated Food…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 100 projects totaling $9.38 million from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to implement on-farm water irrigation systems…
Reducing Food Waste-Part 1
In the first part of her series on food waste Cathy Isom has the Agriculture Secretary’s challenge to America. Food Waste-1…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…sure the next generation of women are educated, encouraged and empowered to take on the challenges of meeting the world’s growing food, fuel and fiber needs. To celebrate and honor…
Fresno County Detects A Single Male Peach Fruit Fly
…residence in East Fresno. The identity was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) lab in Sacramento this morning. Peach Fruit Fly is native to South and…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 25
…in the Big Apple, reducing food waste, protecting the sage grouse, safe and healthy food cooking, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: Food Images
Everett Griner talks about fast-food sandwiches in today’s Agri View. Food Images…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…Calistoga and St. Helena, to help Napa Valley residents affected by the fire with health and safety necessities such as food, clothing and security deposits for temporary housing. Permission for…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
John Gamper State law provides partial relief from sales and use taxes for farm equipment, machinery, diesel fuel used in farming and food processing, off-road timber harvesting equipment and machinery,…
Workshop on Antibiotic Use Webcast Planned for Monday
A live webcast will be available of a Farm Foundation workshop, Monday, on stewardship of antibiotic use in food-producing animals. The Denver Colorado based workshop, one of 12 Farm Foundation…