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Farmers—You need to be counted. Please submit your completed Census of Agriculture form!
The Census of Agriculture is sent to all farmers and ranchers only once every five years by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Taking part in the Census of Agriculture is increasingly important to California’s small-scale farmers and their communities because it provides a snapshot of agriculture in every county across the nation.
By filling out the 2012 Census of Agriculture, you are investing in the future of your farm and American agriculture. Your responses provide a strong and unified voice about your needs and the current state of agriculture. Law makers, government agencies, businesses, academics and individual farm operations use this valuable information to help shape farm programs, boost rural services, and grow their farm futures. It’s an important investment into the future and well-being of farming and all of agriculture in America.
Please submit your Census of Agriculture form by February 4, 2013, through the mail or online by visiting the secure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov.
Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Statewide Pistachio Day | 1/16/2013 |
| PlacerGROWN Farm Conference | 1/26/2013 |
| California Small Farm Conference - Fresno | 3/10/2013 |
Small Farm Blogs
Nominate a farmer or an educator for a Pedro Ilic Award
Posted 1/3/2013 -
Calling all small-scale farmers and their supporters! Now is the season of awards and conferences in the agricultural world — and that goes for small-scale farmers too. At the moment, we are seeking nominations for the Pedro Ilic Awards, which...
Scholarships available for the California Small Farm Conference
Posted 10/2/2012 -
The California Small Farm Conference will grant nearly 100 scholarships to small scale farmers, agriculture students, family farmers, small farm employees and farmers’ market managers who may otherwise not have the finances to attend the...
Inspiration from Jay Ruskey, Santa Barbara coffee grower
Posted 10/2/2012 -
Turns out coffee can grow, quite successfully in California. We're happy to share this post and video by Katherine Spiers about Jay Ruskey, a Santa Barbara coffee grower who received the Pedro Ilic award in 2010.
USDA Funds Available for Value-Added Producers - Application Deadline Is October 15
Posted 8/29/2012 -
USDA Rural Development has published the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The Application deadline is October 15th, 2012. In this program agricultural producers or producer groups may apply for either...
Fresh edition of Small Farm News: Vol. 1, 2012
Posted 4/6/2012 -
Welcome to the newest edition of Small Farm News, the newsletter of the UC Small Farm Program.
With this issue, we have completed our transition from a traditional print newsletter to this new, online-only format. We hope you find this new edition...
