…and ranchers to put their names on an electronic list before the deadline to avoid reductions in their disaster assistance. This is an alternative to visiting or contacting the county…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…Grants provide organizations financial resources to create and implement innovative programs or practices that benefit conservation-minded farmers and ranchers,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist for NRCS in California. “California’s CIG…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…possibility and an ecological necessity.” The Leopold Conservation Award program inspires other landowners through these examples and provides a visible forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized…
USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers
United States Department of Agriculture programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…grants promote creativity and problem-solving efforts that benefit farmers and ranchers and protect our natural resources,” Vilsack said. “They’re critical in sparking new ideas and techniques for conservation on America’s…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…and related sectors of the economy. “Conservation easements help farmers and ranchers protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands that are best suited for grazing, and return wetlands to…
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for me? To learn about some of the key changes in the Farm Bill made for new farmers and ranchers, please visit the Agricultural Act of 2014:Highlights and Implications page….
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…and a lack of understanding of how its actions impact America’s farmers and ranchers. The agency’s latest action would trigger an onslaught of additional permitting and regulatory requirements for our…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…recreation and related sectors of the economy. “Conservation easements help farmers and ranchers protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands that are best suited for grazing, and return wetlands…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted The…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…signed over six months ago,” said Vilsack. “This new program is another example of this Administration’s commitment to provide effective safety net programs that allow farmers and ranchers to manage…
Drought Lessons from a Sheep Rancher
…more than 500 ranchers and says Thompson falls into the roughly 5 percent of California ranchers practicing these types of strategies in hopes of gaining more productivity from their land….
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…and ranchers adjust for extreme weather events, drought, and the spread of invasive plant pests and disease is critical to our agricultural future.” The Safeguarding California Plan provides policy guidance…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
…is one of the primary ways that CDFA helps farmers and ranchers maintain a constant, dependable and safe supply of food. The draft Program EIR document provides a comprehensive, transparent…