Posts By: De Ann Davis

CDFA Announces New Pollinator Habitat Program Grants Totaling $14.5 Million

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for grants under its new Pollinator Habitat Program. A total of $14.5 million is being offered; each applicant organization is allowed a maximum of $2 million. The grant is open to Resource Conservation Districts, academic institutions, NGOs and tribal governments, and commodity groups are encourage ...

FDA Publishes Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan Updated Website

.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan website, which details the work the agency has done – as well as the work done by others, including Western Growers – over the past two years to enhance the safety of leafy greens. Western Growers’ highlighted contributions include:  In 2020, the ...