Agribusiness Blog
MAY 19, 2022
As expected we are already receiving some questions on the new FSA Emergency Relief Program (ERP). This post will go over some of those questions and provide some additional updates. First, based on the FAQ on the FSA ERP website , you will not qualify for Phase 1 if you did not receive an indemnity payment from crop insurance or NAP in 2020 or 2021.
Caff
MAY 19, 2022
Key Details: Location: California Central Coast Main Crop(s): Microgreens FSMA PSR Inspection: 1/7/2020 3rd Party Audit(s): USDA Harmonized GAP/GMP Certified Organic by National Organic Program: Yes Owners: Ken and Sandra Kimes New Natives Farm was started in 1980. Today their main crop is various types of microgreens that they grow in greenhouses and sell at Farmers Markets and to retailers around the Bay Area and across northern California.
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The Counter
MAY 19, 2022
California is treating factory farm gas systems at dairy farms like they are devices that suck carbon from the air. This story was published in partnership with Grist. Every year, California dairy farms emit hundreds of thousands of tons of the potent greenhouse gas methane, which gets released when livestock operations pool manure in open-air lagoons.
The Gleaning Project of South Central PA
MAY 16, 2022
Hello AGAIN Gleaners! We are back for another special today that is near and dear to our hearts at the Gleaning Project: Stop Food Waste Day! Here are some stats that can help you understand how Food Waste impacts you and your family as well as the globe and why it’s so important to take steps towards minimizing and eventually eliminating it! 33% of all produced food globally is lost or wasted every year 45% of all root crops, fruit and veggies produced globally is lost or wasted per year 1866$-
Agribusiness Blog
MAY 16, 2022
After almost 8 months, USDA has finally announced some details on relief for growers that have been affected by various weather and related events. Instead of calling it the old Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP+), it is now called the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and is much broader based. Today, FSA released their fact sheet and other documentation on Phase 1 of the program.
Caff
MAY 18, 2022
In this episode we visit Urban Tilth, a community-based organization in Richmond, California. We learn about the organization’s mission and programs to cultivate agriculture and build a more sustainable, healthy and just food system in West Contra Costa County. One of the farm managers, Debora Supinski, describes their year-long journey to formalize food safety practices through writing a food safety plan and SOPs.
The Counter
MAY 17, 2022
Pacific Northwest rains wash the toxic chemical that weatherizes your car tires into the watershed—a death sentence for salmon. The Nisqually Tribe and researchers are trying to find a solution. Highway 7 runs north-south through western Washington, carving its way through a landscape sparsely dotted with residences, farms, and a general store. The flush of late winter rain characteristic of the Pacific Northwest gives way to a green April, complete with blossoming trees and chirping birds.
Agribusiness Blog
MAY 17, 2022
I was going to do this post yesterday but the USDA ERP announcement trumped it. One item I forgot to mention in yesterday’s post is that when you subtract any crop insurance proceeds from the “ERP” proceeds, it does appear that you get to add back any premiums paid for that insurance. This should increase the payment to you. Some of my favorite parts of the trip: Out last two days was spent in Basel, Switzerland and there is a paper museum near the Rhine River.
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