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Drought relief program offers training for impacted workers

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Drought Employment Training Program provides 12 different training opportunities, each requiring roughly 250 hours for completion, to workers, employers and students impacted by the drought. Training programs include Irrigation Technicians, Logistics Technicians, Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Water Treatment Operators, … Continue reading →

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USDA to Expand Investment in Water Conservation, Resilience across Drought-Stricken States

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

Targeted drought funding builds on substantial drought relief efforts From the USDA: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional Farm Bill dollars to help farmers and ranchers … Continue reading →

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Another example of how Ag is always looking for ways to save water: “hullsplit strategic deficit irrigation” in almonds

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

Tucked away in the Almond Board of California’s Outlook newsletter for growers last week was a gem of an article about something called “hullsplit strategic deficit irrigation.” The upshot of the piece is: “A five-year study found that well-timed deficit … Continue reading →

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Water Wisdom – from the Growing California video series

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Water Wisdom,” a profile of Central California farmer Don Cameron and his innovative water management to lessen the pain of the drought.  

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Study: California dairy industry contributes $21 billion to state’s economy, stimulates ripple effect of $65 billion

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

From the California Milk Advisory Board: New study conducted by University of California Agricultural Issues Center shows significant impact of state’s leading agricultural commodity Cementing its place as California’s most important agricultural commodity by farm revenue, California farms sold about $9.4 … Continue reading →

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Food hubs a valuable tool for farmers and consumers – from the Sacramento Bee

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee When employees at technology giant Oracle sit down to lunch, they often eat produce grown in Yolo County’s Capay Valley. The fruits and veggies come from the Capay Valley Farm Shop, which buys from more … Continue reading →

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CDFA’s Drought Resources web page a useful tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, the Farm Services Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development. … Continue reading →

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Agriculture to benefit from new water and energy-saving research programs – from the California Energy Commission

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Energy Commission has approved more than $16 million in grants to demonstrate water and energy-saving technologies that promise to make the water, industrial, and agricultural sectors more efficient. “In response to the drought and the Governor’s Executive Order, … Continue reading →

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Healthy Soils Initiative: A foundation for agricultural sustainability and climate change resilience

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

Ask a shopper where their food comes from, and the answer might be “the supermarket” or “the farmers’ market,” or maybe even “a farm” or “a farmer.” Those are all true, but of course they aren’t the whole story. Ask … Continue reading →

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USDA announces $30 Million for food entrepreneurs and agricultural producers to develop new products

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA is making $30 million available to farmers, ranchers and food entrepreneurs to develop new product lines. Funding will be made available through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. More information on how to apply is in the Federal Register. The deadline … Continue reading →

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