…to ensure food safety. A list of ten action items feature efforts being undertaken to maintain the safety of leafy greens now and into the future. The list reiterates the…
State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been instrumental in helping farmers and ranchers acquire N95 respirators. CDFA has been distributing the respirators to agricultural commissioners throughout the…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
COVID-19 Rapid Response funding opportunities are being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The agency has awarded nearly $14 million in…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…that is realized, it would be the highest level in nearly 20 years. Supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance payments primarily coming from payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…reform and sustainability. AFBF President Zippy Duvall “The views of Farm Bureau members are as diverse as the food that is grown in this country, but we share the same…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
There is still time for eligible producers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The CFAP application deadline was recently extended and will be closing on Friday, September…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
…supported by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program in partnership with Richter AG and Davis Ranch. The project is evaluating how soil moisture dynamics change with…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
After an announcement from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) the Housing for the Harvest Program has been expanded. Santa Barbara County will now be joining Fresno and…
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
…a means for summer meal program operators to continue through the coming months. USDA has expressed its commitment to overcoming the challenges of offering nutritious food to children amidst the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-01-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday includes reports about the CFAP program. As we inch closer to the deadline for producers to take advantage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which is…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
Six UC Cooperative Extension research projects were awarded funding ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 each from the California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program. The grants are designed to…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…to help bolster food safety protocols. A series of subcommittees has been reviewing several areas of food safety within the guidelines which could be improved upon. More than 50 changes…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
…in over 330 high schools. “The relevance of agriculture and the security of our country’s food, fiber and natural resources systems has never been more important,” National FFA CEO Mark…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
…The interactive webinar will feature personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and emergency responders. Some of the topics of the…