…the commercial viability of small to medium scale farmers, allowing wholesalers to source locally and increasing consumer access to local, sustainable, and healthy meat. USDA’s AMS awarded over $27 million…
Agri View: Keeping On
Everett Griner talks about sustainable agriculture in today’s Agri View. Keeping On…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award®, which honors private landowner achievement in…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…for sustainable, local groundwater management for the first time in California history. The legislation allows local agencies to tailor sustainable groundwater plans to their regional economic and environmental needs. A…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…which take effect in January, target areas where groundwater basins are being depleted faster than they are being replenished to be sustainable by 2040. It gives local land planners two…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…Vt., W.Va., Wash., Wis., and also the District of Columbia. Soil health is the foundation and future of sustainable agriculture, enabling producers to fare better against drought and other climatic…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…with permission from Sustainable Conservation ABOUT SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation believes promoting a healthy environment can be good for business. The nonprofit’s award-winning climate, air, water and wildlife initiatives promote…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…sustainable future for California. A link to the plan may be found here: http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/ Invited speakers on the climate change topic include: Wade Crowfoot, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown,…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…develop sustainable pollination strategies for specialty crops in the United States so specialty crop growers are better able to manage pollinators for improved crop yields. Foundation for Food and Agriculture…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…systemwide division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to support healthy eating, sustainable agriculture and food security. More information about the UC Global Food Initiative. Other food-related collaborations with China UC…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…One LP Interfor Pacific Inc., Gilchrist Division Ochoco Lumber dba Malheur Lumber Roseburg Forest Products Seneca Sustainable Energy, LLC South Carolina Council Energy Inc. Allendale Biomass LLC Dorchester Biomass, LLC…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…energy policy. These projects will not only support our efforts to provide a sustainable and domestic energy source for the nation, but also improve the lives of rural residents.” “Biofuels…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…of Food and Agriculture, which largely funded the UC Davis study. “That’s why we’ve developed the California Water Action Plan and a proposal for local, sustainable groundwater management.” Failure to…