…Assistance Program (SNAP): On, April 18, 2019, FNS launched the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot. This pilot will be evaluated to help inform the regulations required by Section 4001 of the Farm…
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
…more? A lot of the resources in the box are available free online. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom states, “We provide a variety of resources to teachers,…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…with universities, community organizations, and water agencies in the scheduling of other workshops and listening sessions. A calendar of water-related events, as well as information on how to provide feedback,…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…of the California Good Agriculture Neighbors Workshop series. The workshops are designed for fruit and vegetable growers, livestock owners, and others who are interested in learning how produce safety procedures…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…grant team to access and edit different forms within an application simultaneously. In addition, the forms may be filled out online or as a PDF. Please allow extra time to…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
…rates online at fsa.usda.gov. “Although many producers may have already marketed their 2018 crops, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about harvest and marketing decisions for your next crop,” Fordyce…
Almond Update: CASP Workshops Next Week Focus on Pest Management
…said there are two opportunities next week for these free events. Listen to Bailey’s full interview. Almond Update: CASP Workshops Next Week Focus on Pest Management Register online at Almonds.com….
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…ARS and extramural funding at NIFA and other agencies, he added. To develop the blueprint, ARS, NIFA and animal genomics experts convened a workshop, which was supported by Iowa State…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…the work to develop the program and bring it online has been a collaborative effort on behalf of many of the major industry organizations. “The leadership of the U.S. cotton…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
The first in a series of poultry workshops is coming up on Friday, May 17 at the Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm. The first workshop will include a hands-on lab,…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) is starting their educational seminar series for 2019 beginning on Tuesday, May 7 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The educational workshop offers growers…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…WLAC, tune into the live online stream onwww.LMAauctions.com. The interviews will be on Friday, June 7 starting at 3:00 p.m. (PST). The auctioneering competition will be at Tulare Sales Yard…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Dairy producers will have an online resource available to them that can assist with decisions related to the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The web-based tool was developed through…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program. These funds will…