Open Agricultural Grants and Scholarship Opportunities
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
California’s farming and ranching communities have a pivotal window of opportunity to apply for various agricultural grants...
National Ag Day: Acknowledging Central Valley Farmers’ Grit and Dedication
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
On March 19, National Agriculture Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the successes in Central Valley farming...
As Organic Sector Thrives, Research Seeks to Catch Up
By Bob Johnson, Reporter, Monterey County
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
California leads the nation in organic agricultural production,...
Exotic Fruit Fly Triggers California Quarantine
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
With huanglongbing disease carried by Asian citrus psyllids becoming increasingly prominent throughout Southern California, the...
Getting Serious About Climate Solutions
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Californians were invited to discuss the state’s climate-driven future in agriculture on March 30th...
CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant...
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm...
CDFA Now Accepting Applications for The Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Program (WETA)
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting...
CDFA Releases Manure Recycling And Innovative Products Task Force Report
Press release provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
On March 10th, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee
Press Release provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies...
California Unveils Plan to Sustainably Manage Pests and Eliminate High-risk Pesticides by 2050
Press Release provided by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On January 26th, the state joined leaders from a diverse range of...
Spotted Lanternfly Provokes Action in California
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
In 2021 California enacted a state exterior quarantine that prohibits the entry of many...
Registration and Call for Posters Underway for 30th Annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
Registration is now open for the 30th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on California Citrus Advisory Committee
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the...
CDFA Announces Vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee
Press Release by California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the...
CDFA Accepting Applications for the Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant...
Press Release Provided by CDFA
The Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program (BFFTP) is a new grant program, funded...
EHV-1 Outbreak in Southern California
By Audrey Hill, Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
An outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), a highly contagious respiratory disease in horses, is sweeping...
Western Growers Receives $750,000 Grant for New AgTechX Ed Initiative
By Melissa A. Nagel, Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently awarded Western Growers a $750,000...
‘Narrow’ Ruling On Pork Law Does Not Apply To Producers
By Ching Lee Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Legal challenges by grocers, restaurants and retailers...
West Nile in the Central Valley
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
West Nile has been endemic in the U.S. since 2002, and most recent data...
Detection of Citrus Disease, Huanglongbing, in San Diego County Establishes New Quarantine Area
Detection Marks First Time Plant Disease Has Been Found in San Diego County
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food...
CDFA Awards $2.7 Million in Technical Assistance Funding to Support the Healthy Soils and...
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced it...
Growers Thrive When We Participate in the Process
By Jenifer VanAlstein, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
This month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held a series of...
CDFA Announces One Vacancy on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing one vacancy...
California Free of Virulent Newcastle Disease
Southern California Regional Quarantine Lifted
Reprinted with permission from the California Department of Food and Agriculture
On June 1st, 2020 the California Department...
CDFA Works During COVID-19 Pandemic to Facilitate Safe, Healthy Food Supply
Press Release Provided by CDFA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is serving Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing...
