By David Guy The California Legislature this week approved a new $75M drought relief grant program designed to help small businesses that support production agriculture. The program also allocates 20 percent of the funds for small or socially disadvantaged farmers. Once signed by the Governor, the grant program will be open to dryers, mills, suppliers, … Continue reading “Funding in State Budget Will Provide Relief for Communities Affected by Drought”

By Todd Manley The Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) recently released a video highlighting the scientific work and partnerships that contribute to the recovery of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other bird species that utilize the Pacific Flyway.  Shot in the Sacramento Valley, the video is packed with incredible visuals of the region’s landscape and the many different … Continue reading “Pacific Flyway Partnerships and Splendor on Display in Central Valley Joint Venture Video”

Last week the California Rice Commission hosted a workshop in Yuba City to answer questions about conservation programs that are available this year to incentivize land and water management activities to provide habitat benefits.  With the current drought and limited rice planting occurring in the Sacramento Valley this year, these programs are providing an essential role … Continue reading “Conservation Incentive Programs Available to Provide Habitat Values on California Ricelands”

By Reagan Denny Northern California is home to nearly four million people, from downtown Sacramento to mountain towns to small farming communities. Of those four million, approximately 600,000 are living in disadvantaged communities. For the past decade, the Legislature and Governor have implemented various policies to support disadvantaged communities in California, ensuring these communities have … Continue reading “Disadvantaged Communities in Northern California”