…basics and benefits of soil health—and to learn about Soil Health Management Systems from farmers who are using those systems. Learn more about the basics and benefits of soil health….
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…and Agriculture (NIFA). Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy “Veterinarians are critical to America’s food safety and security, as well as to the health and well-being of both animals and humans” said Dr….
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…and farm is inspired by the joy that comes from growing and sharing healthy food, the well-being created by vibrant social and natural ecosystems, and every individual’s potential for growth…
Local Food Market
…word: “locavore,” meaning someone who prefers food that hasn’t moved a long distance to market. But does eating this way automatically mean that you’re eating healthier? Here’s a quick look…
Pork Producers Support ‘CARB’ Recommendations
…antibiotic resistant take a number of steps, including embracing a “One Health” approach that looks at the resistance issue from a human, animal and environmental prospective; improving coordination and collaboration…
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
…simultaneously allowing the health of the Delta to rapidly decline. As people, communities and agriculture try to survive this disaster, we should not forget that these decisions are affecting the…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…of available CVP supplies from New Melones Reservoir. In 2015, Reclamation undertook extraordinary actions to provide public health and safety supplies to our M&I contractors, meet our obligations to the…
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
…expected to increase in the coming years. While many returning troops have plans and objectives upon their return home, many others have challenges finding new jobs, identifying health care resources,…
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…to breed, nest and successfully raise their young. Because of the bird’s landscape-level habitat needs, scientists consider it an indicator species for grassland health. The Great Plains are home to…
Healthier Shopping
…a university has conducted a test giving food shoppers a nudge toward more healthful choices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Healthier Shopping From: New Mexico State University…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
Though in most cases beehives have already left the orchard, almond growers can still play a vital role in understanding honey bee health impacts. Over recent weeks there have been…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…are finding that proactively establishing practices and programs that promote health may be good business . Such initiatives include: Increasing stocking of healthy food. You can’t eat and drink what…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…may increase antibiotic resistance, making it harder for this class of drugs to fight certain infections in people. “Consumers should know that this is not an immediate public health hazard,”…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…reductions achieved through conservation helps improve air quality, public health and welfare, and progress towards achieving “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act….