…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…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…of engaging the farming community about the various resources they offer to the industry. “We run something called the ATTRA Project, it’s a national sustainable ag information service with a…
Low-Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County
…“improve our understanding of groundwater in the region and greatly aid in our ability to comply with the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.” Similar projects have been conducted in regions…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…around the world in recognition of the necessity of continued evolution in plant breeding, and the critical role that it will play in ensuring a more sustainable and secure global…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
…operations, botanicals, organics and sustainable farming practices. It also gives them the opportunity to meet the growers behind the food and fiber they consume daily. For more information visit www.venteracountyfarmday.com…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…Ross signed a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will make funding available to bring on additional personnel to assist with the implementation of more sustainable farming and ranching practices. “This…
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
…of Defense (DoD). Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based, sustainable decision-making process that uses information on pest biology, environmental data, and technology to manage pest damage in a way…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…the impending Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “That has been one of our main resource priorities in the state, water quality and water conservation, and we have put in significant investment…