…under the age of 40. The influx of new, young farmers is contributing to a changing agricultural landscape that promotes the local-food movement. Newer farmers are typically working on less…
Celebrate the First Annual California Soils Week
The inaugural California Soils Week featured multiple events in northern and southern California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has teamed up with government partners, non-governmental organizations and…
Farmers Commend Senate Action on Tax Reform
…well as the unique challenges we face in growing our nation’s food, fiber and fuel. The Senate’s passage of tax reform legislation today puts us within reach of that goal….
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced awards made to support the next generation of farmers and ranchers through the Beginning Farmer and…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for research, education, and extension projects that promote a safe, nutritious food supply. The funding…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…portion of their equity in the ground every year to see if they can produce the food and fiber and fuel for not only America but the world,” Perdue stated….
Canada Group Issues Report on Trade Without NAFTA
…that says the Canadian food and beverage industry would be highly vulnerable without NAFTA, and that Canadian and U.S. crop producers would face a moderate level of vulnerability. Specifically, Canadian…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…since 1840, the census gives every producer the opportunity to be represented so that informed decisions can support their efforts to provide the world with food, fuel, feed, and fiber….
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…to ensuring a healthy environment and maintaining the security of the world’s food supply. “We’re focusing in on children’s education and beginning farmer training,” noted Eleanor Van Hof, Farm Manager…
Agri View: Global Warming
Everett Griner talks about global warming in today’s Agri View. Everett looks into the causes of global warming and what can be done to stop it. Global Warming…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs…
Turkey Leftovers. What to do?
Look at all of that food! Not to worry. Cathy Isom has some great tips for you now that the Thanksgiving feast is over… what to do with all of…
Farmers Getting Only 11 Cents of Every Food Dollar
…every food dollar that consumers spend. 80 percent of the cost of food goes to marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution, and retailing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Commerce Secretary to Analyze NAFTA Withdrawal Cost
…livestock sectors as a result of any change to NAFTA.” America is the world’s top exporter of food and agricultural products. U.S. agriculture depends on access to international markets in…