…committed to these types of programs. They teach our kids about where their food comes from while giving them access to healthy foods, and they support California farmers and ranchers.”…
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…and operated. The changes become effective Nov. 7. “USDA is continuing its commitment to new and existing family farmers and ranchers by expanding access to credit,” said Harden. “These new…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
…plates through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have made this opportunity available. “Agricultural education represents a critical investment in the next generation of farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders,”…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers, strengthening risk management tools, expanding access to rural…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
This October, just like every other month during the school year, school menus will feature an array of products from local and regional farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Kids of all…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…the agricultural sector,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Through carbon sequestration and other on-farm practices, farmers and ranchers are protecting the state’s natural resources and assisting in climate change mitigation.”…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…leading groups as they learn about agriculture and where their food comes from. FARM2U Day was created to give students an opportunity to interact with farmers, ranchers and anyone who…
Nation’s Ag Co-ops Set Record for Annual Sales and Income
…not mean that every producer is a member of an agricultural cooperative. Previous studies have found that many farmers and ranchers are members of up to three cooperatives, so farm…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…revitalize rural economies,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Consumers are . increasingly demanding more local and organic options. Investing in local and regional food systems supports the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers,…
USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools;…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
…with other nations and industry leaders to develop the next generation of solutions that will help agriculture adapt to modern climate challenges. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said: “Farmers, ranchers and…