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Fruits and vegetables top the list of locally produced foods served in U.S. schools

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

According to USDA’s Farm to School Census, 36 percent of the U.S. public school districts that completed a questionnaire reported serving at least some locally produced foods in school lunches or breakfasts during school years 2011-12 or 2012-13. While fruits … Continue reading →

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How water technology can help farmers survive California’s drought – from Fortune

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Katie Fehrenbacher Another year of crushing drought in California means new water cuts are in the works for both cities and farmers, who use up to 80 percent of the state’s water in an average year. In what is … Continue reading →

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2015 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards Program (GEELA) now accepting applications

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Program is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, … Continue reading →

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Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for USDA Conservation Funding

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

An upcoming webinar on the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) will help potential applicants as they seek available funding. During the current round, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $235 million to improve the nation’s … Continue reading →

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Preliminary report on drought impacts to agriculture in 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

Drought conditions in crop field near Woodland, Calif. By Richard Howitt, Duncan MacEwan, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Jay Lund and Daniel A. Sumner The drought is expected to be worse for California’s agricultural economy this year because of reduced water availability, according … Continue reading →

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California agriculture: it’s worth the water – Op-ed co-authored by Secretary Ross in the LA Times

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Karen Ross and Daniel Sumner Pundits here in drought-stricken California have become fond of proclaiming that farms consume 80% of the state’s water and generate only about 2% of its gross domestic product. “Why devote so much of our … Continue reading →

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Davis think-tank event invites solutions to world hunger – from the Sacramento Bee

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Sammy Caiola How do you feed 9 billion people by 2050? That question was posed Friday to a room of UC Davis students, community activists, farmers and Monsanto executives at a think tank-style event on campus. About 70 attendees … Continue reading →

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June is fairs month! Find a fair near you

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

                    Alameda County Fair 6/17/2015 to 7/5/2015 Pleasanton, CA Colusa County Fair 6/4/2015 to 6/7/2015 Colusa, CA El Dorado County Fair 6/18/2015 to 6/21/2015 Placerville, CA Kings Fair 6/11/2015 to 6/14/2015 … Continue reading →

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Ten California drought myths debunked – from SF Gate

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Amy Graff Slide show with the 10 myths  California is in the midst of a four-year drought, the worst in 106 years. The Sierra snowpack is dwindling; lakes and reservoirs are reaching historic lows. The lush green lawns of … Continue reading →

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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. “These grants will help socially-disadvantaged business owners develop the tools and skills they … Continue reading →

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