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2017 Census of Agriculture Launching March 21

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 15:15

In conjunction with National Agriculture Day, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is launching the 2017 Census of Agriculture on March 21, 2017.

The Census of Agriculture is taken every five years and collects comprehensive data on farms, ranches, and the people who operate them. The Census is conducted in all 50 states and all five U.S. territories.

An Organic Researcher Perspective on Organic Check-off Funds

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 12:10

As organic researchers, we are very excited about the prospect of organic check-off funds going towards supporting research to help us address U.S. organic farmers’ most pressing needs to increase production of organic food, feed and fiber. For years, we have fought the federal government and our state universities for every organic research dollar. Traditionally, organic research has been woefully underfunded.

Asia Making Strides in Global Organic Food Market

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 11:40

Asia is showing some of the highest growth in the global organic food market. New research by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) shows that some Asian countries’ markets are reporting double-digit growth rates, with regional sales poised to reach $10 billion in the coming years.

California & Chile to Co-Host Webinar on Precision Agriculture

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 09:36

Sensors that tell growers how much water to use, drones that can fly over operations and assess the health of crops, real-time data at the fingertips of farmers.

It’s not science fiction—it’s the future of agriculture.

In an attempt to streamline operations, increase sustainability, and improve climate resiliency, California farmers are embracing precision agriculture technology. Also known as “smart farming,” precision agriculture uses the latest technological innovations to produce more food while using less resources.

California Farm Bureau Federation Releases Ag Labor Availability Survey

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 10:24

The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) released their 2017 agricultural labor availability survey results in a report titled Searching for Solutions: California Farmer Continue to Struggle with Employee Shortages. The report includes data from 762 farmers and ranchers throughout California and its findings are consistent with a 2012 CFBF labor survey.

Call for Participants: USDA-Funded Study Seeks to Enroll California Farmers for a Study on Alternative Irrigation Water Use

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 10:06

CCOF Advocates for Organic Research at Agency Listening Session

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 11:25

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) held a listening session in Sacramento on November 2 to gather input on research priorities. CCOF’s senior policy specialist Jane Sooby commented on the need to integrate organic topics into NIFA’s research portfolio, pointing out that the unique nature of organic farming warrants in-depth study.

CCOF Expands GMO Testing

Submitted by Kelly Damewood on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 15:33

In response to the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) recent GMO testing pilot project results, CCOF has expanded its GMO testing and will assist CDFA in identifying any potential source of inadvertent GMO presence along the organic supply chain.

CCOF Members Ask Congressman LaMalfa to Fund Organic Research

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 12:21

On Monday, over 20 CCOF members throughout Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s (R CA-01) district signed a letter urging the congressman to support H.R. 2436, the Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017.

The letter explains that organic farmers and ranchers work hard to produce their crops, livestock, and food products, but their sector needs more funding for organic agricultural research.

CCOF Undertakes Report on California’s Organic Program

Submitted by Kelly Damewood on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:59

Many CCOF members feel strongly that fees charged by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Organic Program are duplicative of the fees that they pay for organic certification to the National Organic Program (NOP) and that the state program should be eliminated. In response to these concerns, CCOF’s policy team is undertaking a research and review process to examine the role of the California state organic program relative to the NOP and develop a set of policy recommendations.

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2017 Census of Agriculture Launching March 21

An Organic Researcher Perspective on Organic Check-off Funds

Asia Making Strides in Global Organic Food Market

California & Chile to Co-Host Webinar on Precision Agriculture

California Farm Bureau Federation Releases Ag Labor Availability Survey

Call for Participants: USDA-Funded Study Seeks to Enroll California Farmers for a Study on Alternative Irrigation Water Use

CCOF Advocates for Organic Research at Agency Listening Session

CCOF Expands GMO Testing

CCOF Members Ask Congressman LaMalfa to Fund Organic Research

CCOF Undertakes Report on California’s Organic Program

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