…government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…
Food Hubs Receive Financial Help
…programs under her division that will strengthen the growing eat local trend. Alonzo also announced the launch of three new online directories based off of their successful farmers’ market directory….
All of Tulare County Added to Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine The quarantine prohibits the movement of host nursery stock out of the quarantine area and requires that all citrus fruit be either cleaned of leaves…
USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…their businesses. To help farmers choose between ARC and PLC, USDA helped create online tools that allow farmers to enter information about their operation and see projections about what each…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…workshops and one webinar to provide information on program requirements and the FAAST application process (see below). There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar. Individuals planning to…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…program works best for their businesses. To help farmers choose between ARC and PLC, USDA helped create online tools that allow farmers to enter information about their operation and see…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…lock in the current zero percent sequestration rate. As an additional aid to qualified producers applying for LFP, the Farm Service’s Agency has developed an online registration that enables farmers…
What’s Plantable?
…iPad and iPod. Available online at http://plantable.org, this resource gives consumers a swipable menu of DIY projects like “The Incredible, Edible Patio Garden” and “House Plants that Clean the Air,”…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…County. A map is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine In addition to quarantines in portions of Kern, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and Tulare counties, ACP entire-county quarantines remain in place in…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…students pay only $50 per day or $90 for both days. To view the agenda, register online, and see the approved CEUs, please visit the conference website: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep.html For more…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…be found online. In addition to protecting cropland and critical habitats, conservation strengthens outdoor recreation and helps boost the economy. According to the National Fish and Wildlife Federation, annual United…
New Tool for Row Crop Programs
Attention California row crop growers, the USDA is rolling out online tools to help you crunch the numbers on what new programs are best for you. Rob Bain has the…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…can be found online. In addition to protecting cropland and critical habitats, conservation strengthens outdoor recreation and helps boost the economy. According to the National Fish and Wildlife Federation, annual…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…As an additional aid to qualified producers applying for LFP, the Farm Service’s Agency has developed an online registration that enables farmers and ranchers to put their names on an…