Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the ...

This month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is terminating 2025 funding for two pandemic-era initiatives: the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools ...

The 2021 changes included a review of the climate zone map, increasing the number of climate zones from three to six. “Each climate zone includes regions with similar conditions with respect to ...

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equity and inclusion and climate mandates that were in their proposals. USDA said recipients will have 30 days to review and voluntarily revise their project plans to align with President Trump’s ...

Insurance issues are not likely to ease for Hamers and others in his neighborhood considering new Fire Hazard Severity Maps that continue to place Hamers' neighborhood north of Benton Drive in a zone ...

The newly released Cal Fire 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps show the Santa Clarita Valley has increased in areas deemed to be Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The maps are ...

California's wildfire hazard zones, categorized as "high" or ... scraggly tree limbs overhanging its roof, hazard maps only take into account the lasting facts about a place. That includes topography, ...

California's wildfire hazard zones ... hazard maps only take into account the lasting facts about a place. That includes topography, climate and vegetation patterns. A home perched at the top ...