Category: West
Oregon Tilth elects new board president, adds board members for 2026-28
Oregon Tilth elected new board leadership for 2026-28, naming a new president and board members. Get details on who was selected.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
California growers face new wage, waste and land rules in 2026. Learn what’s changing and how the laws may affect specialty crop growers.
CDFA accepting applications for California Organic Products Advisory Committee members
CDFA is seeking applicants for open seats on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee. Get more details and learn how to apply now.
California SB 72: A guide for organic growers
Learn how California SB 72 impacts organic growers and get strategies for efficiency, sustainability and long-term farm resilience.
California ag production tops $60B for first time
California’s ag production reached $61.2B in 2024. Take a look at the leading crops., including dairy, almonds and grapes.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
UC ANR receives $15M to create an ag innovation network to tackle water, labor and climate issues. See how the investment will help growers.
CDFA opens applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants, Technical Review Committee
CDFA is accepting proposals for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants and seeking review committee members. Get details on how to apply now.
CCOF seeks regional partners to advance organic transition across West/Southwest
CCOF seeks proposals by Sept. 5 to help farmers go organic in the West/Southwest. Apply now to join the USDA TOPP transition program.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farm thrives on crop diversity, soil health and organic growing. Learn how the California farm supports sustainability.
Bluebird Organic Fruit: The Gingerich family’s journey to organic farming
Discover how the Gingerich family turned a lifelong love into a successful organic peach operation in Colorado at Bluebird Organic Fruit Co.
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce grows organic produce in Northern California. Read more about the family farm’s community mindset.
UC Davis research project to map California’s transition to organic farming
UC Davis researchers are examining barriers to organic farming in California. Learn how the project could shape ag policy.
Texas International Produce Association applauds Mexico water agreement
The TIPA is celebrating the new U.S.-Mexico water agreement. Learn how it supports fair trade and U.S. growers after years of imbalance.
Organic Produce Summit registration to begin
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS).
For sustainability, Gallo implements laser bird deterrent technology
E & J Gallo Winery, which markets itself as a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward innovation with the adoption of a bird deterrent system.
USDA releases $2 billion to help specialty crops growers in disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast.