Monthly Archives: September 2014

From the Merced Sun-Star: Atwater High’s agriculture department getting national recognition

September 4, 2014   Office of Public Affairs

By DOANE YAWGER Atwater High School’s agriculture program is in the running to be named the top such endeavor in the nation. By virtue of being named the top ag program in the state this year by the California Agricultural Teachers Association, the Atwater program was nominated for the national award and should be notified soon, Principal Alan Peterson said. …

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From USDA: Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1

September 3, 2014   Office of Public Affairs

Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30, 2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions …

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September is fairs season! Find a fair near you

September 2, 2014   Office of Public Affairs

Gold Country Fair 9/4/2014 to 9/7/2014 Auburn, CA Kern County Fair 9/17/2014 to 9/28/2014 Bakersfield, CA Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest 9/11/2014 to 9/14/2014 Lodi, CA Madera District Fair 9/4/2014 to 9/7/2014 Madera, CA Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show 9/12/2014 to 9/14/2014 Boonville, CA Santa Cruz County Fair 9/9/2014 to 9/14/2014 Watsonville, CA Tulare County Fair 9/10/2014 to 9/14/2014 …

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