…state’s changing climate while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and storing carbon in the soil, providing additional environmental, health and other benefits.” Wolk’s Senate Bill 1350 will establish a Healthy…
Agri View: SNAP Fraud
…than 50 percent of its investigative resources to prevent SNAP fraud, waste and abuse. Learn More About How USDA Fights Fraud From: SNAP to Health.org What are the rates of…
Near Normal Snowpack in Most of the West
…mitigate the effects of drought and prepare against future weather events. These practices enable farmers and ranchers to use water more efficiently as well as boost the health of soil,…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…affect air quality and impact public health. With the funding, researchers across the country will expand investigations to understand: Health impacts from smoke due to a rise in wildfires that…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…or expand 103,000 rural businesses; helped 1.1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 180,000 miles of…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Animal production and health play critical roles in…
Keyhole Garden
…rows of the same crop just aren’t as pleasant to look at, nor as healthy for our bodies, nor as inviting to natural ecosystems. In fact, big fields of bare…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…the state and raise awareness of the positive impacts citrus has on California’s health, economy and environment. CCM invites government representatives and staff to participate in this event that is…
The Science of Soil Health
…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…