The Farm to Family program has been enhanced to help connect farmers and ranchers with foodbanks for better facilitation of moving produce to the greatest areas of need. California is…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…$5 million each on asparagus, pears, and prunes. The food that is purchased by USDA are considered “USDA Foods” and will be provided to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service nutrition…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
…is when ants will begin foraging for food and provides an opportunity for growers to address any ant issues. “You want to get them before they get you basically. As…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…vitally important food supply chains.” The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offers advances of up to $10,000 for agricultural businesses with fewer than 500 employees and will not need to…
Growing Onions in Your Own Garden
…grown as annuals. They never make it to the next year unless you plan to save seed. Both the size and shape of onions vary by type and growing season….
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…to maintain essential activities and provide plentiful, safe food,” Johansson said, “but there’s no question the pandemic has put a strain on rural California. At local, state and federal levels,…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
…U.S. One thing that Sumner assures is that food availability will remain strong. “We’ve all got lots to worry about these days, enough food is not the thing to worry…
Week in Review: Market Disruptions Likely to Persist, USDA Purchasing Fresh Produce
…begun working with the food supply chain to supply food banks with produce through the Buy Fresh Program. Ag groups are also asking for the removal of payment limitations in…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to connect producers with food banks through expanding the Farm to Family program. The program is a partnership between the California Department of Food…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-01-20
…during this pandemic and why food purchasing habits are likely to change moving forward. Also, listen in to a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue where he chats about…
Californians Can Use SNAP for Online Grocery Purchases
California recently became one of the states that will allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase grocery and food delivery online. Approval for the practice was…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-30-20
…helping to control navel orangeworm, details on the cancellation of the California State Fair and how one company is working on lab-grown cotton. Tune in to the show for these…
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
It appears that this year’s California State Fair and Food Festival won’t be happening due to the challenges created by COVID-19. At the most recent meeting, Cal Expo’s Board voted…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…the Defense Production Act, the order classifies processing operations as ‘critical infrastructure’ necessary for ensuring the protection of America’s food supply. “Our nation’s meat and poultry processing facilities play an…