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Biological opinions in water dispute reviewed by California judge
A federal judge is reviewing a proposed order requesting approval of an interim operations plan for 2022 that would affect Central Valley Project and State Water Project agricultural water users. U.S. District Court Judge Dale... more »
Support for petitions for citizenship comes from California Farm Bureau
California's largest membership agricultural organization is partnering with immigration advocates to support U.S. citizenship applications from farm employees who may be eligible for naturalization. California accounts for one in every three farmworkers in the United... more »
‘Rooted in Resilience’ is theme of EcoFarm 2022
EcoFarm2022, which will be held in Monterey, California, is open for registration. Connect with farmers and like-minded people, learn new skills, listen to visionary key speakers, exchange seeds, establish contacts and enjoy the beautiful grounds... more »
15 felony counts directed at Stockton farm labor contractor
Alfredo Casas, 62, of Stockton, California, has been arraigned on 15 felony counts of insurance fraud, grand theft and tax evasion. Casas allegedly underreported payroll for his farm labor contracting business by over $1 million,... more »
Co-composting off-site ag waste boosted in California
The Federal-State On-Farm Compost Work Group announced Dec. 9 the launch of an On-Farm Compost Resource Website. The resources on this website include information and tools to help farmers and ranchers compost agricultural byproducts, including... more »
Central Valley, state water projects subject of California judge’s review
A federal judge is reviewing a proposed order requesting approval of an interim operations plan for 2022 that would affect Central Valley Project and State Water Project agricultural water users. U.S. District Court Judge Dale... more »
Citizenship effort set with California Farm Bureau, Immigration Forum
The California Farm Bureau and the National Immigration Forum announced a partnership Dec. 6 to support California farmers and ranchers wanting to help their agricultural employees become U.S. citizens. Under the program, the Farm Bureau... more »
‘Amazing two days’ featured at Organic Grower Summit
From ag technology presentations to continuing education classes for crop specialists to a dynamic keynote session featuring the next generation of organic growers to a trade show teeming with innovative farming solutions, the Organic Grower... more »
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