…the USDA Farm to School Grant Program has been offering annual grants to schools, nonprofits, school districts, state agencies, and agricultural producers. Awardees will receive a total of $12.1 million…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
…an employee must care for a child whose school or childcare provider is closed due to COVID-19. Although Moody explained that employers who have not complied with the paid sick…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
…celebrate the newest FFA alumni members, through the Grad2020 group. It was designed as a way to recognize this year’s high school and college seniors. Graduates can share personal stories…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Crop Farmer Alliance and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Maitland, FL Barry Berg – East Dakota Water Development District; Brookings, SD Emily M. Broad Leib – Harvard Law School Food…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and principle investigator in the study. “We have three states involved with the project and that will allow us to look at integration…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…give back to the school.” Besides Farm Credit West, the other contributors are American Ag Credit, CoBank, Fresno-Madera Farm Credit, Golden State Farm Credit and Yosemite Farm Credit. Wolf said…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…college. Four-Year University Scholarship Recipients / $8,000 each Angeli Aquino, Calistoga, Calistoga High School Melissa Castillo, Livermore, Livermore High School Alexandria Ramirez, Hollister, San Benito High School Two-Year Community College…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-02-20
…increase nut research, UC studies take a look at costs and returns for irrigated pastureland, and what pesticide guidance the state is issuing during COVID. Tune in to the show…
Growing Matters: Label Rate and Applicator Training Importance
…lead to ineffective treatments and even pesticide resistance. University of Florida Assistant Professor of Agronomy Brett Bultemeier emphasizes the importance of strictly adhering to the product label and proper application…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…stay-at-home orders or to care for children due to school and child-care closures. “Most farm and ranch households count on off-farm income to supplement what they earn from agriculture,” Johansson…
Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase
Pesticide applications are picking up as seasons progress across the country. The BeSure campaign, brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, is pointing out the communication that needs to…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
In response to the increased demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) created by COVID-19, the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has issued a list of Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…In response to school closures, the UC Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, or EFNEP, and CalFresh Healthy Living UC staff members statewide are providing curricula and other resources to…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…more than 100 members of Congress who are urging USDA to provide immediate relief to the industry. “Over a five-day period, 30 million school lunches, 15 million school breakfasts, and…