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California has experienced a record level of drought episodes in recent years. All 58 counties were impacted and such conditions posed numerous and ongoing challenges for small farms. UCCE Fresno County has compiled a list of programs that can be of assistance to growers during the drought.
There are many types of 3rd party audits out there that some buyers may request growers to receive certification for. Some audits are more rigorous than others and may be overwhelming to farmers who are new to food safety.
Food Safety is becoming common knowledge among more individuals as new publications and news articles become available to the public online. With food recalls happening more often today, it is important to know what has been deemed as unsafe to eat in order to protect yourself, family and friends.
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The Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program requires farmers to report fertilizer applications of nitrogen and on-farm practices related to irrigation and fertilizer use.
What is a "small" farm? The USDA defines a small farm by income, not acreage: a small farm has less than $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income. Because the value of different crops can range from low to high, income is often more useful than acreage to categorize a small farm.
