…as farmers have with our state agencies,” Dairy Cares’ chairman, Charles “Chuck” Ahlem said in a news release. “Through this collaboration, we are leading the world in sustainable dairy farm…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-24-19
…Shell Egg Advisory Committee and coverage of sustainable farming at the Sustainable Ag Expo. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
$2.1 million investment focuses on advancing sustainable agriculture practices and cultivating talent for the ag, food and nutrition industries INDIANAPOLIS, IN and WAYZATA, MN (CARGILL/FFA-Oct. 23, 2019) ‑ Cargill and…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…organic farming, with the goal of creating a more resilient and ecologically sustainable agricultural system,” OFRF’s Executive Director, Brise Tencer said in a press release. “We are honored by OREI’s…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…by DPR for the purpose of identifying and developing sustainable alternatives to chlorpyrifos. Another $2 million will be granted by CDFA to expand outreach for biologically integrated farming systems. CDFA…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…in sustainable enterprise from New College of California and a B.A. in biology, as well as a Certificate in Ecological Horticulture from UC Santa Cruz. Before joining UC Agriculture and…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…its impact on the environment are key tools in helping the industry better communicate with consumers, customers and the media. “The chicken industry is committed to environmentally sustainable production practices…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…likely to provide a sustainable income to a beekeeper anymore. They followed 190 honey bee colonies and recorded all costs. Considerable resources were expended to feed colonies and on varroa…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…to lead a partnership for repairing a facility that benefits all of California and to achieve key policy goals related to achieving sustainable groundwater management and clean drinking water,” the…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…cultivation and the market for hemp products across the country so that all can reap the benefits of this versatile and sustainable crop.” Information presented in the report was compiled…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…by the Small Farm Program, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the Agriculture and Nature Tourism work group. Listen to the report below. Using the California Agritourism Website…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…evaluate and recommend safer, sustainable pest management solutions that can replace the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos Work Group includes leaders and experts from a wide cross section of…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…