Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

By Laura Reiley and Melina Mara Last summer, coronavirus raged among Salinas Valley farmworkers, who were three times more likely to be infected by the coronavirus than other workers last summer, according to the Monterey County dashboard tracker. Deemed essential, … Continue reading →

By Ben Nuelle Producers who have crop insurance coverage may qualify for premium support up to $5 per acre in a new USDA assistance program if they planted cover crops for the 2021 crop year. The Department of Agriculture announced … Continue reading →

By Emily Hamann It’s been open for (just a week,) but the Lab@AgStart already has reservations or commitments for half of its lab benches. AgStart, a Woodland-based incubator for agriculture and food technology startups, celebrated the grand opening of its … Continue reading →

News release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Boating appears to be surging in popularity in California and nationwide. California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels ask new and seasoned boaters to remain cautious … Continue reading →

News release from the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program As COVID-19 restrictions ease, summer travel is expected to increase, and California agricultural officials are cautioning Californians on what not to pack for their trips – homegrown citrus fruit and … Continue reading →

Help us map the next statewide roadmap to a climate-resilient California for all! The impacts of climate change, such as wildfire, extreme heat, drought, flooding, and sea level rise, are a clear and present threat to California’s communities, environment, and … Continue reading →

From a USDA news release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). These grants support the development, coordination and expansion … Continue reading →