…Developing Cooperative Support for Organic Professionals, Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Apprenticeship Program for Organic Inspectors and Other Organic Professionals, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Organic Professionals. Overall,…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant funding for sustainable agriculture research projects. More than $146 million is being invested under the National Institute of Food and…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association, and CropLife America. “AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder on his appointment as EPA’s agriculture advisor. There are several…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
…Impact-driven entrepreneurs and startups that are developing technologies that promote a more healthy and sustainable food and ag system can apply for the competition before October 11. Listen to the radio report…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…formation of the Coalition of Action on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. This global, multi-sector coalition will accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems through…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…to safer and sustainable pest management. The increased funding is being made possible through the latest state budget. DPR has invested more than $13 million to fund 71 projects within…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
…promote sustainable activities. This fact should make them an ideal conduit to help growers monetize carbon credits, according to Axiom. However, only 29 percent are actively participating and monetizing carbon….
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
…adoption of more sustainable pest management tools and practices. “The development of this statewide network to provide information to communities about pesticides being applied around them is just a piece…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…and international audiences through marketing efforts and by funding and promoting research about almonds’ health benefits, efficient and sustainable farming, food safety and more. ABC works on behalf of the…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…“It’s not sustainable. It’s not feasible and it’s a showstopper for our industry.” The sheep industry has been working with legislators to try and negotiate a 48-hour sheepherder workweek standard…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…2012 to 2018. That figure represents regulations that include those designed to protect consumers as well as agricultural workers. However, many of the regulations such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
…on improved agricultural training for undergraduate students. A collaborative project between CSU-Bakersfield and UC Riverside will be investigating sustainable waste treatment methods and developing sustainable entrepreneurship and leadership skills. Listen…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…timing of the study only covered the very beginning of the phase-in of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Costs have likely increased since then as the rule continues to be…























