…online resource has been set up to help keep consumers and industry members informed about the work being done to navigate the difficulties that have arisen related to COVID-19. The…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…sales by shifting to online platforms or farmers’ markets, but those options may not be feasible for all operations. “We’re just not set up to function that way. We’re talking…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…their application for the program through the online portal. “America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers need the same help that other American businesses need during this unprecedented time,” U.S. Department of…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…an online survey form between April 7 and April 21. More than 500 responded. Nearly 57% of respondents said they had lost customers or sales during the pandemic, with most…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
Fake news! It’s everywhere. Who do you believe? These days so many people get their news online. That’s not necessarily bad. There are many good, legitimate resources online. But these…
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, 04-23-20
…also get all the details on the Almond Board of California’s virtual grower workshop. Today we also hear why the Governor’s potential executive order could have some impacts on farm…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…growers now more than ever. Senior Manager Tom Devol said they are hosting online ‘In The Orchard’ webinars and plan on launching a virtual one-on-one consultation service that growers can…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…events are being moved to online venues, where some UC Cooperative Extension scientists are finding larger audiences. “A group of us are retooling our workshops for online delivery and have…
Online Grocery Shopping More than Doubles During Pandemic
…Meets Click/ShopperKitOnline Grocery Shopping Survey was recently conducted with 1,601 American consumers providing responses. The survey showed that 31 percent of households have participated in online grocery delivery or pickup…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
Online training courses and webinars remain available from the UC Statewide IPM Program, with 16 online courses currently being offered for California Department of Pesticide Regulation credit. Many of the…