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California provides Congress with 2023 Farm Bill recommendations

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

California has submitted recommendations to Congress for the 2023 Farm Bill, to inform upcoming deliberations by members of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees and their colleagues in national leadership. “California’s recommendations reflect the vital role that our state’s farmers … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill listening session — Central Valley stakeholders share priorities as California considers recommendations for Congress

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs
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A Farm Bill for our farmers

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is in the midst of preparing California’s recommendations for the 2018 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is renewed every five years and serves as the policy guideline for food and farming in the United States. The legislation touches all … Continue reading →

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A Farm Bill for our planet

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is in the midst of preparing California’s recommendations for the 2018 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is renewed every five years and serves as the policy guideline for food and farming in the United States. The legislation touches all … Continue reading →

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Future farm bill hot topic of discussion on last day of Tulare World Ag Expo – from KFSN 30 Fresno

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Brian Johnson, KFSN The third and final day of the 50th World Ag Expo was a wet one, but some found refuge in the theater of the Heritage Complex, site of an in depth discussion on the nation’s next … Continue reading →

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California Farm Bill Listening Sessions in Modesto and Chico this week – CDFA seeks public comments on state priorities

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is hosting 2018 Farm Bill Listening Sessions in Modesto and Chico this week, seeking public comments on priorities for the upcoming farm bill. Modesto – Tuesday, February 7th (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.) DoubleTree … Continue reading →

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Rural ag producers encouraged to apply for USDA’s Rural Energy for America (REAP) program

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

From USDA: USDA Announces Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems … Continue reading →

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USDA announces availability of new whole-farm revenue insurance protection

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

New 2014 Farm Bill policy provides improved safety net for specialty crop growers and diversified farm operations WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced that the new Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance policy is … Continue reading →

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USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2014 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide relief to farmers affected … Continue reading →

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Sign-up begins for USDA disaster assistance programs restored by Farm Bill

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that eligible farmers and ranchers can now sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. “We implemented these programs in record time and … Continue reading →

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