Everett Griner talks about a new health fad challenge in today’s Agri View. Goat Milk…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 3 – Research, Education and Technical Support to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 4 – Increase Governmental Efficiencies to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 5 – Ensure…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools
…wellness during this program cycle. We’re excited to see how schools can bring healthy eating and physical activity programs to life to help kids create healthy habits for life,” said…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
The all day seminar will focus on sustainable and organic production of local crops. Subjects include: Update by Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Soil Health, IPM, Nutrition and Plant Health, Micronutrients…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…healthy lifestyle. “The Advisory Committee ignored the overwhelming body of scientific evidence that shows lean red meat plays an important role in a healthy dietary pattern and ultimately made an…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
Photo courtesy of CDFA As the health of European honey bees and other pollinators continues to be a top priority for scientists around the country, CDFA has introduced a Pollinator…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…events. These practices enable farmers and ranchers to use water more efficiently as well as boost the health of soil, which is better able to store water for when it’s…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…California. This may already be the largest bird flu event in U.S. history. Fortunately, this virus strain is not threatening human health and it will continue to be monitored closely…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Local Coalitions Can Now Apply for Funding to Improve Soil Health, Preserve Clean Water, Combat Drought, Protect Wildlife Habitat Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of up…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…emerged as a global leader – proving that we don’t have to choose between a healthy environment and a strong economy. Today Governor Brown took that leadership to the next…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
…leaders in veterinary medicine, public health, biomedical sciences and specialty disciplines,” said Dean Michael Lairmore. “Our recognition by the QS World Rankings demonstrates our global impact in advancing the health…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
…together to also increase CalFresh recipients’ access to farmers’ fresh products. “Thanks to local farmers, we have an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods here in…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…a nomination. It’s okay to brag about good land stewardship.” “Good intentions and luck take no farmer down the road to profitability and improved land health. Leopold Conservation Award recipients…