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Interns can be hired by Colorado ag businesses with state’s help

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) which will provide funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2021 growing season. The AWDP provides... more »

Defeat of Prop 15 welcomed by California farmers, ranchers

Crediting a unified effort by California farmers, ranchers and their organizations, California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBP) President Jamie Johansson thanked voters for rejecting the split-roll tax measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. According to a... more »

Mann Packing adds Veggie Sides, Better Crunch Lettuce to its lineup

Mann Packing Co. Inc. , a supplier of packaged vegetables, Broccolini baby broccoli and sugar snap peas in North America, recently acquired by Del Monte fresh Produce, announced Nov. 11 two new products to its existing... more »

Farmer’s inspiration drives large squash donation to Central California Food Bank

West Side farmer John Diener had flash of inspiration. Why not plant butternut squash? Diener is a long-time research cooperator with UC Cooperative Extension specialist Jeff Mitchell, who has studied innovative, sustainable farming practices for 21... more »

Clean Eating Challenge 2.0 launched by Viva Fresh Expo

After the success of last year’s Clean Eating Challenge, Viva Fresh launched its second annual health and wellness campaign on Oct. 1. The challenge will continue until the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo on March 26-27,... more »

Rep. Jim Costa backed for House Ag Committee chair by California Farm Bureau

The California Farm Bureau Federation supports U.S. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, as he seeks chairmanship of the House Committee on Agriculture. The committee works to protect the nation’s food supply system, helps to ensure all Americans are fed, advocates for... more »

Input on uses of specialty Asian produce sought by University of California

Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, Ph.D., Small Farms and Specialty Crops Farm Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension in Fresno and Tularie Counties is conducting a national survey of growers and consumers of specialty Asian produce.... more »

Facility in Yuma, Arizona, allows BioSafe Systems to expand

East Rutherford, Connecticut-based BioSafe Systems has partnered with Zafar Produce to sign a lease on a new production and warehouse facility in the city of Yuma, Arizona. According to a BioSafe news release, Zafar Fresh... more »