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Horticulture Innovation Lab aims to empower smallholder farmers
The U.S. Agency for International Development will provide a base $15 million investment over the next five years, with up to $34.5 million total funding possible, to support a global research program led by the... more »
To connect more farmers with buyers, UC publishes community food guides
Over the past year, many farmers have had to navigate rapid shifts in marketing practices since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional food-supply systems. During this time, establishing relationships with local vendors has become necessary for... more »
Newsom signs climate action bills, including $1.1 B for Climate Smart Ag
At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23 highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state... more »
First labor contractors get Clearview certification for recruitment practices
Stronger Together US has announced Oregon-based AgriLabor and California-based AgSocio are the first farm labor contractors (FLCs) to achieve Clearview certification in the United States. Clearview is a global certification program that recognizes farm labor... more »
Viticulture and Enology Extension stays busy at UC Davis
UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Extension hosted a program dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in the grape and wine industries, one of many recent events targeting the industry. Representatives from UC Davis and individuals... more »
Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase scheduled
The Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase will be held Friday, Oct. 29 in person in and virtually. The Center for Irrigation Technology’s annual Ag Tech Day at Fresno State University showcases the... more »
Registration opens for California Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is now open for the 29th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Research and Education Program and Western Plant Health. This year’s FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference... more »
California ag groups praise Gov. Newsom’s veto of AB 616
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson on Sept. 22 applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing Assembly Bill 616. The legislation would have allowed yearlong mail-in card-check campaigns for unionizing instead of a secret ballot election.... more »
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