DPR APPROVES FUNGICIDE REVISION
Farmers Urged to Participate in Survey
BILL TO CURB ANTIBIOTICS FOR FARM ANIMALS
SOYMILK, ALMOND MILK NOT FROM COWS
SANTA CLEARED FOR TRAVEL JUST IN TIME
California Ag Today wishes everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, a good 2014 crop and a deluge of rain.
SNAP BENEFITS THOSE IN NEED
Feeding Americais the nation’s fourth largest charity, according to Forbes Magazine.
PASSING THE HOE: Farmer Training
Beginning Farmer-Training Program Accepting 2014 Students
The Center for Land-Based Learning, dedicated to creating the next generation of farmers and teaching California’s youth about the importance of agriculture and watershed conservation, is getting ready for it’s third California Farm Academy class beginning in February 2014. The Farm Academy still has a few spots available.
Admission requirements include:
- A strong desire to become a specialty crop farmer
- A commitment to participate in 7-10 hours of training per week, and
- Transportation to attend classes near Winters, CA and at other nearby locations.
- Some previous experience with farming is preferred. Classes and activities are conducted in English.
WAPA Comments FSMA Rule Change