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California Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program

ATTRA

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis is accepting concept proposals for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program (BIFS). Concept proposals are due by July 26, 2024.

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Precision Ag News 3/14

Agwired

Department of Agriculture (USDA) honored the second annual National Biobased Products Day on March 8, a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S. economy and rural communities. The future availability of irrigation water for California growers has never been less certain.

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Streamlining Farm Sales with Farmbrite's All-in-One Solution

Farmbrite

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture and farming, staying competitive and efficient is crucial for success. With the advent of technology, integrated farm e-commerce platforms have become indispensable tools for farmers and producers of all kinds.

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Significant Investments & Drought Relief for Family Farmers in State Budget

Caff

“We also look forward to additional investments that enable farmers and our food system to be more resilient in the face of future disasters, including the Climate-Energy package that the Legislature will take up later this summer.” The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75

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From Civil Rights to Food Justice, Jim Embry Reflects on a Life of Creative Resistance

Civil Eats

Then, in 2001, at a pivotal point of his life, Embry moved to the heart of Detroit, assuming the role of director at the Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership , where he began integrating his work for social justice into the effort to bring nutritious food to underserved communities.

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CAFF on CA Assembly Ag Committee Hearing

Caff

CAFF has represented small and mid-scale family farmers in California for over 40 years, working to preserve family-scale agriculture and promote environmental sustainability. These are critical efforts to keep vulnerable small-scale farms afloat. Jamie Fanous for the Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

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Critical Investments for Our Small Family Farmers

Caff

In California, approximately three out of four farmers operate on less than 180 acres and/or less than $100,000 in annual sales and 19 percent–nearly 1 in 5–of California’s agricultural producers are socially disadvantaged.