Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

From a USDA News Release California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires and ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers … Continue reading →

Note — The 6th annual meeting of the Soil Health Institute was held last week. Story by Lee Allen Organizers called it “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life,” because soil is a living, life-giving natural resource — one that needs to be … Continue reading →

By Spencer Chase The nation’s largest beef industry group says it wants to demonstrate the sector’s ability to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas production in less than 20 years. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association rolled out sustainability goals Thursday at the Cattle … Continue reading →

By California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones Due to outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in Europe, Asia and the Dominican Republic, and the presence of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) virus in the same region,  there are serious concerns … Continue reading →

Note — This program is utilizing funds from the California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP), administered by CDFA. —- With many small farms still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and deepening impacts felt from the drought, Community Alliance with … Continue reading →

Video in Spanish Visit this link for a list of Certified Farmers’ Markets in California.

From a USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement comes as U.S. Secretary … Continue reading →