…of the drought. 15. Pursuant to the drought legislation I signed into law on March 1, 2014, by July 1, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, in consultation…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
SACRAMENTO, April 22, 2014 – Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed in March by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…management, guided by resources provided by the state government. The workshop—sponsored by the state Natural Resources Agency, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Food and Agriculture—represented part of a Brown…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…potential economic growth. Innovations included in the report range from flour made out of chardonnay grape seeds that prevents weight gain to antimicrobial packets that keep food from spoiling, efforts…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…the biosecurity and health of the US swine herd while maintaining movement of pigs in the US, the USDA will require reporting of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) and Swine…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…nursery crops, including floriculture. “Specialty crop block grants help sustain the livelihoods of American farmers while strengthening the rural economy” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These grants contribute to food…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…International $15,423,937 Cranberry Marketing Committee $1,561,170 Distilled Spirits Council $401,630 Florida Department of Citrus $3,885,364 Food Export Association of the Midwest USA $9,637,643 Food Export USA Northeast $8,138,985 Ginseng Board…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…and conserved across the state.” Where is food grown in your community? Do you grow your own food or get homegrown food from a neighbor who gardens? Is there a…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…It is managed by the National Institutes of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). NIFA will competitively award grants to organizations conducting programs to help beginning farmers and ranchers. Learn more about…
McNamara Named Agriculturalist of the Year
Farmer and president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Craig McNamara is named Agriculturalist of the Year by the California State Fair. Agriculturalist of the Year For…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Frozen Foods · Gerawan Farming Prima® Brand · Wawona Packing Company · Johanson Transportation Service · Wells Fargo Fresno Food Expo Fresno Food Expo New Product Awards Page Facebook Twitter…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…final report will also give first-time or expanded data on biomass production, equine, Internet access, regional food marketing and distribution, land use practices and agroforestry. Conducted only once every five…
CITD Webinar on Food Exporting
The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….