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CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Program
SACRAMENTO, February 24, 2021 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Program funding. This grant solicitation is being conducted to ensure there are Technical...
California farmers to share their soil health handiwork
A group of California farmers will share their experiences improving soil health in cotton production by growing cover crops, reducing tillage, applying compost and other practices during an online session at 11 a.m. Feb. 23.
USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural...
USDA to Host December Webinars on Importing Specialty Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host webinars on December 3 and 9 to highlight new procedures for submitting documents required for importing specialty crops into the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
Get Ready for California Healthy Soils Week, Nov 30 – Dec 5
Next week, beginning Nov. 30, is California Healthy Soils Week, a series of events that highlights soil health and culminates on United Nations’ World Soil Day, Saturday Dec. 5. To kick off the week, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross will provide opening remarks via video...
EPA Continues Webinar Series Dedicated to Integrated Pest Management Strategies
On Nov. 12, 2020, EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs continues its focus on integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. EPA will host a 60-minute webinar, IPM for Scale Insect Pests of Trees and Woody Ornamentals, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
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