…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…and processors are together laying the groundwork for the betterment of California agriculture and California as a whole.” To learn more about these and additional sustainability initiatives, please visit almondsustainability.com….
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…productivity, and sustainability, MSU’s multidisciplinary project team is using a system-level approach. “I think one of the major points we have learned is that there is a definite, strategic, environmentally…
North American Producers Committed
…and environmental sustainability, pork producers share with the rest of society the expectation that pigs are raised in a manner that respects their animal welfare needs as well as society’s…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…Almond Sustainability1 Program (CASP) online system, provides a free tool for assessing nitrogen needs to more efficiently use nitrogen and avoid off-site movement. Also, deadlines are fast approaching (March 1…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…the sustainability and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture. They contribute significantly to the nation’s economy, global food production and food security” said Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA Administrator. “These awards will expand…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…some advantages over conventional farmed fish, they do not necessarily translate into environmental sustainability. For example: Most foreign organic standards allow the use of open net pens that can pollute…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…groundwater sustainability through policy and technical refinement. Mendocino County plans to use the funds for the initial groundwater sustainability plan development, and Kings County’s proposal will include developing a groundwater…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…Aquifer Recharge to develop new water supplies in arid western urban ecosystems. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev. to quantify microbial risk and compare the sustainability of indirect and direct…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…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…