…to the survey online. The farmers who have not responded by September 9 will receive a phone call from a NASS-trained enumerator who will help them fill out the survey…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. For more information about CTAP, visit a local FSA office or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov….
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…to develop online tools and outreach training that will help farmers and ranchers determine which new risk management options can best protect their businesses. USDA also awarded $3 million to…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…local food business owners who fall within these categories to list their operational details in the new directories www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com. These new directories will be available online early in 2015, giving…
Almond Board: BMP Guide for Bee Health
…very soon. The guide will also be available online at almondboard.com. Don’t forget to register for the 2014 Almond Conference. You can find more information on the Almond Conference website….
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…said. Heather would send a test clip to Yankovic via email, and the parody writer would send his reactions back right away. Their online correspondence went on almost daily for…
Starting With Low-End Upgrades
…With Low-End Upgrades Pacific Gas and Electric says even low-end upgrades can save a lot of energy and money. These projects can be mapped out through their catalog online and…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…funding will support research projects for up to three years. The full list of awardees and project descriptions can be found online at: http://genomicscience.energy.gov/research/DOEUSDA/index.shtml. New projects to be funded this…
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
An agriculture energy workshop that took place in Kern County focused on rebates and incentives. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. Making Energy Upgrades Affordable Pacific Gas and Electric partnered…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…an online application using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). All applicants must register for a FAAST account at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Grants Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov…
Reaching the Ag Community
…the opportunities that are available. Kern County will host a workshop on July 15 with the emphasis on solar energy. Baldwin says they are working with farm bureaus around the…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…Program Pacific Gas and Electric will host an agricultural energy workshop in Kern County on July 15. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin says one item they are excited about…
Almond Board: Time to Register for Almond Conference
Online registration for the 2014 Almond Conference is now open. Sabrina Hill has more. Registration open for 2014 Almond Conference It’s time to start making your plans for the 2014…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…