The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
Being proactive with consumer engagement about sustainable ag practices can be one of the most effective ways to garner trust in the market. Over the past few years there has…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…the Food Recovery Challenge national and regional award winners, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-recovery-challenge-results-and-award-winners For more information on reducing food waste and joining the Food Recovery Challenge, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food For more information on…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…an important role in the overall economy. Keeping the industry moving forward with sustainable agricultural practices also has an impact on consumer attitudes, on top of benefitting the environment. “It…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…need to survive a prolonged and painful downturn in farm income and be sustainable. “Americans from all walks of life will benefit from this farm bill, including consumers, low-income families,…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
…the appeals for more sustainable practices to be implemented in agriculture. Small, localized groups can now communicate their message to a global audience. “1995 was the year where you could…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…to improving production practices, the research projects help the California almond community provide almond lovers around the world with a safe, wholesome and sustainable product. The announcement was made at…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…with their conservation practices.” NRCS, through voluntary natural resource conservation programs, works side-by-side with producers, local conservation districts, and other partners to protect and conserve natural resources and build sustainable…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…to increase. We need to continue to find ways to make sure that dairy fits into sustainable food systems going forward. It’s been a really positive discussion about how we…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
Drew Mather Courtesy of NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide individual assistance for farmers who are looking to implement sustainable ag practices in their operations. NRCS Soil…
Grower Stresses Trust in H-2A Implementation
H-2A guestworker program use is increasing rapidly in California but current users stress trust when considering the program. At the Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo, Jackson Family Wines…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers multiple different programs to farmers that can help enhance their operations, making them more sustainable and ultimately more successful. The organization has a…
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Disastrous, Not in CA Yet
…of Agriculture The spotted lanternfly isn’t in California yet, but it’s catching the eye of the California agriculture industry. During a brown marmorated stink bug talk at the Sustainable Ag…
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
…technology to take an ultrasound-like picture of the groundwater basin. This data will improve the ways farmers comply with Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Eric Osterling, General Manager for the Greater…