…to protect land from feral swine damage in 37 states. In 2020 APHIS updated its biotechnology regulations for the first time in more than 30 years. The Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent,…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…Planning and Research, Kate Gordon explained how the program worked. Gordon noted that it offers significant opportunity to help the agricultural industry implement sustainable practices. “It might be that they…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…of stable and sustainable financial support. More than 9,600 fires burned more than 4.1 million acres in 2020, damaging more than 10,400 structures and causing 31 fatalities. The coalition is…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
…again serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has recently been released. Farmworker groups are…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J3OpKdz5er0 The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has recently been released. The bilingual SGMA video series is available on…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…fish and urban residents,” Johansson said, noting Sasaki’s recent work on Sonoma County implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “Tito’s reach and influence has extended beyond Sonoma County,” Johansson…
Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium to Begin in January
…of the 2021 symposium is “Can Real Organic Farming Be Saved?” The lineup features more than 60 of the leading voices in sustainable agriculture including Elliot Coleman, Al Gore, Dan…
NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program
A new guide has just been released to help farmers sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has released an update to its Farmers’…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
Applications are being accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) grants. The final proposal solicitation package has been released for the Proposition 68 SGM Grant Program. A total of $26 million is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-23-20
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting recent trade wins and details on how to apply for Sustainable Groundwater Management grants. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-23-20
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting recent trade wins and details on how to apply for Sustainable Groundwater Management grants now accepting applications. Tune into the show for these news stories,…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…also includes Debra Eschmeyer, Global Business Development Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University. Eschmeyer previously served as Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition as…
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
The Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit is currently underway. It will be the first year that the event is offered in a virtual format. Attendees will have…