…Taylor “USDA is committed to building opportunities for women to grow, learn from one another and lead within their industries,” said Taylor. “Women in agriculture have a powerful story to…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry and other areas. …
CA Free of TB Testing for Cattle Movement
…officials from the federal, state and local levels. It means some very welcome relief for our dairymen and women and our beef cattle ranchers, and they’ve earned it through their…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…farmers and ranchers, and we established a unified claims process for women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers, providing more than $2.5 billion in combined payments to claimants, more than $118…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…grilling season, USDA is highlighting these changes, introducing Americans to the men and women who are enacting them, and demonstrating the positive impacts for public health. For more information, visit…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the summer meals programs, and theSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Cathy Isom tells us…
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…more women to step up into leadership roles within the industry and inspire the next generation of women to do the same thing. A Women in Ag-led trade mission to…
NIFA Announces Funding
…strengthens the role of federal research and development in support of small businesses. The program fosters and encourages participation by women-owned and socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses. Companies initially…
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
…and vegetables through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program; and the CalFresh program. We are proud and pleased to offer these…
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
…and women who keep the combines going, tractors rolling and hearts beating for the sole purpose of feeding the world. In the midst of this ever changing life, we sometimes…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…of countries around the world. “A strong military and sound agricultural policies are the pillars of our national security. The men and women of America’s armed services regularly witness food…
ADC Forms Farmer Advisory Board
…advisory board. The advisory board, which currently consists of 10 men and women, will help guide ADC as it develops a data management repository to house agricultural information. “The full…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…that allows them to work with their hands, out-of-doors, when and where they want. Although sheep shearing is traditionally a male occupation, Harper said he encourages women to take the…