…work with the California State Board of Food and Agriculture to generate donations to our state’s food banks. We declare each December as Farm-to-Food Bank Month and ask our farmers…
Family Farmers Do More Than Feed the World
…we’ll need expanded agricultural research, which has implications on human health as well. Access to higher quality foods, more nutritious foods, foods that will grow in drought or flood conditions…
Agri View: With Fries?
Everett Griner talks about fast food chains supporting many families in today’s Agri View. With Fries?…
Farm-to-School – Northern California elementary school students to visit White House Garden
…of Farm to Fork has been working closely with Pittsburg Unified’s Food Service Department to develop these programs and incorporate more locally grown food in district cafeterias. The office is…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…to the polls on November 4. Proposition 1, or the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Act of 2014, dedicates $7.5 billion to fund water related projects and programs, replacing a…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCA program website https://portal.sciencesocieties.org/BuyersGuide/ProfessionalSearch.aspx?Token. Many California CCAs have received additional training in optimizing nitrogen management from the California Department of Food and Agriculture and University of California. The consultants that…
Agri View: Universal Drought
Everett Griner talks about future food production needing water in today’s Agri View. Universal Drought…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…result of the program, last year 14 million students ate better by adding nutritious foods like low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains to their…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…more than just additional choices for customers or new growth opportunities for companies along the supply chain—it also means new jobs. For example, shifting just 20% of the current plastics…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
Courtesy CDFA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2014 California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available more than…
California’s Portion of Specialty Crop Funding
…Some examples are creating economic opportunities for specialty crop producers through market development activities; increasing nutrition knowledge; developing local and regional food systems; and improving food access in underserved communities….
Almond Industry Watching Preventative Measures Revisions
The Almond Board of California was pleased to see some changes made regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Director of Quality Assurance…
Almond Board: Produce Safety Rule Revisions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed revisions to four proposed rules designed to help prevent food-borne illnesses. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said…
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…food safety related projects. These projects represent an ongoing effort to address food safety practices and minimize outbreaks of foodborne illness by proactive research. The 2014 SCBGP project abstracts are…