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The Obama Administration today announced the launch of the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture, a new effort to promote greater international engagement on ways agriculture can help mitigate the impact of climate change. The announcement, during the United Nations … Continue reading →

With the massive King Fire northeast of Placerville continuing to burn, the El Dorado County Fairgrounds continues its critical role as a nerve center for fire fighters as they work to gain the upper hand. The fairgrounds are serving as … Continue reading →

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Ag in the Classroom.” This video content is no longer available.

By Patrick Mulvaney, chef and restaurateur When I read about climate change, I learn about rising sea levels and shrinking polar ice caps – problems for 100 years in the future. But when I talk to my friends and customers about climate change, the … Continue reading →

Just how different are millennials? So far, quite. Millennials (adults born in the 80s and 90s) are spending money differently than previous generations, preferring to throw cash at new experiences and adventures and to reward socially responsible companies that they can … Continue reading →

KMAX-31, Sacramento. KCRA-3, Sacramento. Note – There is a brief glitch in the video at the 35-second mark.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $328 million in conservation funding (more than $22 million to California) is being invested to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The USDA initiative will benefit wildlife … Continue reading →