Through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) was awarded $99 million for the 2018 Dairy Digester Research and Development (DDRDP) and Alternative Manure Management Programs (AMMP) in 2018.
Small- to mid-scale produce farmers know that direct marketing--that is to say, making sales directly to consumer at farmers markets, farm stands, and similar channels--cuts out middlemen and helps farmers retain the greatest portion of their sales.
GOT EGGS? The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (UCD SVM) is providing free egg contaminant testing for backyard chicken owners in the state of California. Results will be shared individually with each owner, and cumulative results will be summarized and made available to the general public.
Hard to say, but we have a page that can help answer that question so you can prepare. You will find nifty maps (my favorite is NOAA's wind map!), gardening tips and additional weather and climate resources. Check out our Weather & Climate page.
Introducing Dr Maurice Pitesky, the Chicken Whisperer. Maurice has a great opportunity for egg-loving residents to have their backyard chicken eggs tested for FREE! Request to you: If you have egg laying chickens, this is the project for you.
