…to provide projects that address critical areas of need within the food supply chain and the stakeholder community with up to $1 million in support. About the Author Brian German…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
…the Almond Board of California‘s strategic plan for irrigation research, and how the entire supply chain would be impacted by Prop 15. Tune in to the show for these news…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…workers play an essential role in ensuring the continuity of our food supply, and they work on the front lines of the pandemic so that Californians can continue to put…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…California Table Grape Commission Producers Continually Adapting to Industry Demands There has been some concern among California table grape growers regarding supply. A few years ago, producers were dealing with…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…of used to having those safety protocols in place since the pandemic started. So it isn’t that big of a strain for us. We’ve got a good supply. The county…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
…security of America’s food supply relies on meat processing facilities continuing to operate with a healthy workforce,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…plans to continue meeting with the youths via Zoom to discuss projects and drop off approved project supply kits for them to use. “We’d like to finalize a project we…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…in final ripening stages: An abundant supply of water dilutes tomato flavor and makes the fruits more susceptible to cracking. This month it’s also time to start thinking about Spring….
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the organic market has grown, organic supply chains have become more complex. Stronger market oversight is needed to protect farmers and consumers who choose the organic option.” The proposed organic…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
…year and precipitation (or lack of it) impact the amount of water you may need to supply. Most areas of the country do experience some drought so your job is…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
Assembly Bill 2959 (AB 2959), initially introduced back in February, would allow limitations to be put on the types of facilities that can supply farmers and ranchers with food byproducts….
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…food and agriculture value chain cannot afford another round of band-aids for COVID-19 relief and recovery,” said NASDA CEO Dr. Barb Glenn. “This relief package falls short of meeting the…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…will be entering the food supply, the research process could become valuable for beef producers in the future. Males use feed more efficiently to accumulate mass compared to females, making…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…solution to the supply chain challenges many growers and producers are experiencing due to COVID-19, and a solution that would also help connect additional food with communities in need.” Representative…