…and harvested. (It also applies to fish, shellfish, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables and certain nuts.) The World Trade Organization (WTO) May 18 rejected an appeal by the United…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…crops include “specialty” crops, for instance, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, hay, forage, grazing and energy crops. FSA allows beginning, underserved or limited…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…represented including almonds, grapes, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. “If we are going to continue to successfully grow healthy and nutritious food in California, we need to extend our…
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…vegetables, residents living in the fruit fly quarantine area are urged not to move any fruits and vegetables from their property. Fruits and vegetables may be consumed or processed (i.e….
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…from a shortfall of nutrients and providing a satisfying form of nutrition. Rather than cutting back, Americans need to be encouraged to eat lean meat more often with vegetables, fruits…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…be encouraged to sample California-grown and harvested fruits, vegetables and dairy products, while learning about healthy choices and nutrition. Throughout the day, several other local organizations and companies will be…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…Agriculture (USDA) as a form of payment. These awards will help expand SNAP participants’ access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other nutritious foods found at farmers markets, while supporting…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…farm stands. Yes, we also grow tree nuts and are the leading producer of fresh fruits and vegetables in the nation and we should celebrate this success. We are diverse…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
…together to also increase CalFresh recipients’ access to farmers’ fresh products. “Thanks to local farmers, we have an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods here in…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Calabacitas Southwestern Style Vegetables
Photo by David Monniaux In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California chayote calabacitas southwestern style vegetables with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1…
Food Grade Bins From Food Waste
…Grade Bins From Food Waste Fresno State Masters Student Michael Nunes says they are taking peach slurry waste from Wawona Fruits and creating a very valuable product. Nunes says the…
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…for granted in produce aisles—wholesome and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts—are grown in the U.S. largely or exclusively in California. If we don’t continue to grow food and farm products…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. Nutritious Food to…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
New funding for projects in 26 states to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants is also helping local producers and economies. Grants Help…