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Tag Archives: cdfa
The Water Zone: How California Agriculture is being Modernized
Toro Micro-Irrigation’s Inge Bisconer and Claude Corcos will guest-host tonight’s episode of “The Water Zone” radio show. On tonight’s show, they’ll take a closer look at how research and funding is helping to modernize California agriculture.
Tune in at 6:00pm PST as they discuss the latest research in water technology in agriculture with Becky Phene, a leading irrigation expert and University of California research associate. They’ll also talk to Carolyn Cook, and Environmental Scientist and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Liaison to the Climate Change Consortium, about the recent announcement that the CDFA will be awarding $16 million in grant funding for agriculture operations throughout California. Continue reading
Posted in California Drought, Drip Irrigation News, Drought
Tagged agriculture irrigation, agriculture irrigation technology, california agriculture, california agriculture operations, california department of food and agriculture, california drought, cdfa, drip irrigation, irrigation technology, State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, The Water Zone, The Water Zone Radio Show, water efficiency
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CDFA: $16 Million SWEEP Funding for CA Water Saving Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that another $16 million in State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) funding has been released for projects within California. The CDFA will be accepting applications immediately, and will continue receiving applications until Friday, January 8, 2016 at 5:00p.m. PST.
The funding will provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water at California agricultural operations. The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, from proceeds of California’s Cap‐and‐Trade program. Continue reading
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Tagged California, california agriculture, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, cdfa, drip irrigation, financial assistance, financial benefits of drip irrigation, grant funding, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, irrigation efficiency, irrigation efficiency program, micro-irrigation, State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, SWEEP funding, water efficiency, water efficient technology
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California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Funds Water Efficient Projects for Drought Assistance
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $3.6 million for 93 different projects to implement on-farm water irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). The funding for the State Water Read the full article…