…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…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…have a lot of farmers that have some barriers to going online, maybe some cultural and language barriers that they’re not as used to being online and it might be…
Almond Update: Carbohydrate Dynamics Research in Upcoming Webinar
The Almond Board of California has continued its online education through webinars during COVID-19 restrictions, and an upcoming session will focus on a potential new tool for the industry. Several…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…encouraging anyone with questions about the H-2A program to find more information through its online resource. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
…Santa Ana Avenue; and on the west by Palmetto Avenue. HLB maps for San Bernardino and Riverside counties are available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/hlb/regulation. Please check this link for future expansions…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
…hole in that requirement,” Little noted. FELS has a comprehensive factsheet available online which can help employers navigate some of the issues related to FFCRA and other concerns regarding the…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the Farm Service…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…have to search for them at your garden center or an online source, but they’re all worth the effort. Globe thistle being one of them. This sun-loving perennial grows 2-3…