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California Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program

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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). The 2024-2025 Request for Proposals identifies four priority funding areas: 1.

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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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Lopes Family Farm Field Day: Integrated rice and duck farming

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On June 29th, Lopes Family Farms hosted a field day with Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) in Princeton, CA focused on rice and duck farming, a Biologically Integrated Farming System (BIFS). Additionally, being such a novel method of farming in the U.S.,

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Significant Investments & Drought Relief for Family Farmers in State Budget

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This week, the California State Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of budget bills that include significant investments in drought relief for small farms. The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75

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Critical Investments for Our Small Family Farmers

Caff

CAFF is seeking legislative support for approximately $60 million in one-time investments aimed at addressing the urgent need to ensure the ongoing viability of California’s small farmers, particularly those who have been historically underserved, and who are striving to farm sustainably.

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CAFF on CA Assembly Ag Committee Hearing

Caff

Pesticide mill fees haven’t increased since 2004, and tiering based on human health toxicity is a rational and fair way to generate the funding for key programs like CDFA’s Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program, UC and California state Integrated Pest Management research, education, and extension programs.

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Precision Ag News 3/14

Agwired

The acquisitions positioned Corteva as a global leader in the biologicals market, illustrating the company’s commitment to providing farmers with new tools for sustainable and integrated farming practices. The future availability of irrigation water for California growers has never been less certain.

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