sustainability

Growers can apply to join 5 million acres in conservation easements

Growers can contact their local USDA service center to enroll for a farmland easement on eligible land, protecting the land from urban encroachment. more »

NRCS invites proposals for 2021 Conservation Innovation Grants

Applicants have through April 23 to apply for a grant to fund on-farm trials, field demonstrations and pilot projects that are likely successful, but not yet widely adopted. more »

Almond grower the first to earn sustainability certification

With general practices at Bullseye Farms meeting a lot of criteria fitting under a sustainable model, the Woodland, California-based farm sought certification. more »