…in Napa and has her own consulting firm. Robledo may have proven especially inspiring to the approximately one-third of the attending farmers who were women. Lunchtime entertainment was provided by…
WOTUS Update: NCBA,PLC Urge Senate Support for Federal Water Quality Protection Act
…producer and leaving a path of regulatory uncertainty,” said Ellis. “While cattlemen and women continue in litigation with the agencies over this regulation, the Senate has the opportunity to step…
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
…statistically non-significant, positive association with risk of proximal colon cancer. In addition, gold standard nutrition evidence, such as the Women’s Health Initiative and the Polyp Prevention Trial — two large,…
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to Receive “County of the Year” Honor
…finalist in the “Innovator Award Contest” for its involvement with the Down to Earth Women Luncheon (photo of event attached). A local delegation of five will be attending the California…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…will prevent implementation of the WOTUS rule. “This is great news for cattlemen and women and all land users who have been at a loss as to how to interpret…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…the contributions of women in agriculture, USDA is releasing a series of state-by-state infographics detailing the impact women have on agriculture in each state and across the country. Over the…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…wholesale beef, pork and lamb. Mandatory Price Reporting also requires USDA to issue daily, weekly and monthly livestock and meat market reports. “For American’s cattlemen and women, market transparency is…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…a profession, whether they are new or underserved farmers, returning Service members, minorities, women, and urban producers or those who sell their crops locally,” said Harden. USDA will conduct four…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…cross-country trek. American Agri-Women, the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is on the final leg of its Drive Across America to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Volunteers…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…premier leadership development programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…of today’s farming and ranching operations in the U.S. grow and raise food meets the standards of sustainability.” However, when presented with the same statement, the survey revealed that women…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…Cattle Women and more. “Placer County, with its rich agricultural history, has always produced amazing food and wine,” said Placer County Agricultural Commissioner Josh Huntsinger. “Since 1849, local farmers, vintners…
Federal Court Ruling Blocks WOTUS Implementation
…cattlemen and women applaud the decision of the federal judge in North Dakota to block EPA’s “Waters of the United States” rule, which was set to go in effect tomorrow,…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…In the early study, 46 men and women with pre-hypertension were randomly assigned to snack on raisins or pre-packaged commercial snacks that did not contain raisins or other fruits or…