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Monthly Archives: September 2014

From the Merced Sun-Star: Atwater High’s agriculture department getting national recognition

By DOANE YAWGER Atwater High School’s agriculture program is in the running to be named the top such endeavor in the nation. By virtue of being named the top ag program in the state this year by the California Agricultural … Continue reading

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From USDA: Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1

Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers … Continue reading

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September is fairs season! Find a fair near you

Gold Country Fair 9/4/2014 to 9/7/2014 Auburn, CA Kern County Fair 9/17/2014 to 9/28/2014 Bakersfield, CA Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest 9/11/2014 to 9/14/2014 Lodi, CA Madera District Fair 9/4/2014 to 9/7/2014 Madera, CA Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show … Continue reading

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