…climate change on agricultural production and food security. Secretary Vilsack joined Business for Social Responsibility and Field to Market, a consortium of organizations and businesses working toward agricultural sustainability, for…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The Agriculture Act of 2014 provided an additional $20 million per year for 2014 through 2018. The reasons for the renewed…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…updated copy of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Legislation includes 2015 amendments that clarify requirements for groundwater sustainability agency formation, the process for State Water Board intervention if no responsible…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…to 2014 SGMA Legislation An updated copy of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Legislation includes 2015 amendments that clarify requirements for groundwater sustainability agency formation, the process for State Water…
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…local government and business leaders. We discussed collaborations on food safety, food security, climate smart agriculture, and sustainability. I also had the opportunity to sign the Charter of Milan on…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Almond Board Groundwater Recharge Research Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…kWh of renewable energy is enough to power about 5,000 average American households each year. The Department’s commitment to sustainability also extends to the use of alternative fuels in fleet…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…each other, gain new perspectives and find shared solutions. With topics like ethical sourcing, sustainability, and multiple varieties, we as an industry need to collaborate on standards, systems and processes…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…The grants also help growers solve technology needs or make better informed decisions on profitability and sustainability, leading to stronger rural American communities and businesses.” USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…profitability and sustainability. In South Carolina a $147,722 grant will support Project Outreach, Education and Training (POET) coordination in areas identified as having the highest concentrations of socially disadvantaged and…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs at ABC. The project dovetails with Almond Board-funded research to better understand energy flows and the associated greenhouse gases over the average of 25…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…Public forums for groundwater users and the general public The technical sessions will focus on: Local agency requirements regarding Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) formation, groundwater sustainability, and public involvement Discussing…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…better tell these stories, knowing what is most important to consumers when it comes to sustainability.” For more information on USFRA’s consumer research on sustainability, please contact Joanna Schroeder, USFRA…
Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Releases to the Klamath River
…from historic water shortages at a time when deliveries are of critical importance to the sustainability of our state. In light of the Court’s prior decisions on this topic, we…