Burning agricultural waste cleaner has another benefit than just being environmentally friendly. Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils Attendees of the 2014 Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo last month…
All Rootstock Qualities Important
It’s important to not overlook qualities other than drought tolerance when choosing a rootstock. All Rootstock Qualities Important At the 2014 Sustainable Ag Expo last month, UC Davis Researcher Kevin…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…essential ecosystem functions. Soils play a crucial role in food security, hunger eradication, climate change adaptation, poverty reduction and sustainable development. Bonnie is one of several leaders who will address…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…Environmental Protection, along with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. This core group provides local assistance grants and coordinates activities that support sustainable communities by emphasizing strong economies, social…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…and food economy, there’s no better example than Full Belly Farm,” said Ashley Boren, Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation. “They’ve pioneered a truly sustainable approach to growing food that prioritizes…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…$22,475 for its production of more than 358,000 metric tons of wood pellets. Appling sells premium-grade wood pellets for sustainable wood fuel use to markets in the northeastern United States…
What is the Vineyard Team?
A sustainable wine grape grower group has been operating in California for twenty years. What is the Vineyard Team? Sustainable wine grape growing is the basis behind the Vineyard Team….
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Full Belly Farm,” said Ashley Boren, Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation. “They’ve pioneered a truly sustainable approach to growing food that prioritizes soil health, natural inputs, water efficiency, and wildlife-friendly…
Sustainable Ag Expo Thriving
…Sustainable Ag Expo The Vineyard Team is a group that promotes sustainable wine growing, and Executive Director Kris Beal helped the team put together the Sustainable Ag Expo 10 years…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…steps it is taking to help farmers manage their herbicide resistant weed problems in a more holistic and sustainable way: USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer financial assistance…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…storage projects, funding from this bond may also be used for regional water reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking water, particularly…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dozens of growers showed up to the San Juaquin Sustainable Farming Projects’ almond field day in Los Banos this week. Growers heard from University of California…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…and commercial viability of using sustainable wood products in high-rise construction. The competition will help spur increased sustainability in construction and will give priority to applicants that source materials from…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…“We’re actually seeing our farmers have hope. The farm to school program allows them to see an opportunity for a sustainable living for themselves and their families.” Testimonials in a…