…coordination through the National Drought Resilience Partnership will further support locally-led drought resilience projects to improve residents’ access to water and increase the effectiveness and sustainability of American agriculture.” The…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…brings to life many of the themes covered in the FARMLAND film, and teaches students about food choices, sustainability, entrepreneurship and antibiotics, among many other topics. The program’s website,www.discoveringfarmland.com launched…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…sustainability. I am confident Dr. Witte will lead the college to increasing national prominence.” Witte has taken an unconventional route to the dean’s position, starting her career as a registered…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…California’s water supply. Cisco Systems received the Supply Chain Leadership Award for engaging all suppliers to have strong sustainability programs. The Government Authorities (comprising the Western Riverside Council of Governments,…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
…Board: CASP Workshops A three-part series of sustainability workshops, part of the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP), will bring forth tools, techniques and strategies to assist industry members with meeting…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…Climate change is inevitably going to transform California’s agricultural sector. The goal of agricultural adaptation efforts should be sustainability and continued vibrancy in the agricultural community at all farm sizes….
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
…unite the agricultural supply chain in defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of agriculture production in the United States. “For the 200,000 family farm and ranch members of NFU, sustainability…
Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds
Sustainability isn’t just on the minds of farmers and ranchers. Consumers are asking those sustainability questions themselves before they buy. Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds The Almond Board of California says…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…show in event history and record attendance. From microbes to honey bees, from unmanned aerial systems to measuring sustainability, from global weather patterns to a more efficient office space—the line-up…
Bayer Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento
…growers to help them on their farms by improving the overall sustainability and productivity of modern agriculture.” The West Sacramento greenhouse site will feature two new high-tech greenhouses located near…
Agri View: GMO Production
…make the biggest difference to the financial sustainability of the family farm. Corn (Non-Irrigated) 2000 2004 2010 (slight drought) 2011 (drought & hurricane) 2012 (drought) 2013 2014 Biotech Acres 10…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…At CDFA, we have a variety of programs and efforts underway to support agricultural sustainability, build resilience to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions: More-efficient irrigation technologies — like…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…A single plan covering the entire basin developed and implemented by one groundwater sustainability agency. • A single plan covering the entire basin developed and implemented by multiple groundwater sustainability…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…Food Co-op; Kebony; Linda Smith-Zengen; LittleFootprint Lighting; Michael Ben-Eli; Novica; Ocean Futures Society – Jean Michael Cousteau; Pitman Family Farms; Rare Form; Recology; Rodrigo Alonso; Singing Frogs Farms; Sustainability in…