$2 Million Grant Funds Organic Farming Study of Manure and Food Safety

Patricia Bailey — October 03, 2016 - 9:57am

A new USDA grant of nearly $2 million will fund studies of how organic farmers should handle animal-based manure applications in leafy greens and vegetable crops fields in order to minimize the risk of food-borne illnesses.

Students Breeding a Better Organic Popper Pepper

Andy Fell — September 09, 2016 - 11:01am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis students are working to breed a bigger “popper” pepper that's perfect for stuffing and for organic farms. The student-led project has helped 51�ԹϺ�� Davis attract a $1 million grant from USDA to breed vegetable crops for organic agriculture.

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$2 Million Grant Funds Organic Farming Study of Manure and Food Safety

Students Breeding a Better Organic Popper Pepper