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CDFA Working to Protect California from New World Screwworm

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently reported a travel-associated human case of New World Screwworm (NWS),  the first of its kind in the US, following an infected person recently returning from an outbreak-affected country. According to the … Continue reading

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National Food Safety Education Month: Celebrating the Success of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program

CDFA joins the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recognizing September as National Food Safety Education Month, with a continued commitment to supporting produce safety and education across California. Produce safety is a high priority in California. The Golden … Continue reading

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CDFA Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 | September 15 – October 15

Hispanic and Latino producers are a vital part of California agriculture—bringing generations of knowledge and entrepreneurship to farms large and small and everything in between. This Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate and honor the farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers, whose knowledge, … Continue reading

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Value of California Ag production tops $60 billion for first time

The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) has released production data summaries for 2024 in California, with a total value for the year of $61.2 billion, an increase of 3.6 percent from 2023. This is the first time that the state’s … Continue reading

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CDFA Brings Export Seminars to Northern & Central California

If you’re a farmer, rancher or food manufacturer interested in expanding market and trade opportunities, there are several upcoming seminars that could help. CDFA and the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) will discuss international programs and services that support … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins CA GROWN in Celebrating California Wine Month and State’s 175th Birthday

From a CA GROWN news release This September there’s more than one reason to raise a glass. September 1 kicked off California Wine Month, officially designated by the California State Legislature as a statewide recognition of one of the world’s … Continue reading

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California and Denmark connect on bioeconomy

This week, CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong joined a California delegation in Denmark to focus on building academic and business collaborations on the bioeconomy.  California and Denmark share a commitment to fostering a bio-based economy, using agriculture and other industry sectors … Continue reading

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CDFA Recognizes September as National Food Safety Education Month

CDFA recognizes September as National Food Safety Education Month with a continuing commitment to food safety education across California. For example, the CDFA Produce Safety Program’s goals are to “educate before and while we regulate,” and to support California produce … Continue reading

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Honoring the People of California Agriculture this Labor Day

This Labor Day, Secretary Karen Ross shares a message of gratitude for the hardworking people who keep California agriculture moving forward.

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Agriculture and bioeconomy among recipients of $80 million investment in California Jobs First program

News Release from Governor Gavin Newsom What you need to know: As part of California Jobs First, the state is awarding $80 million through the Regional Investment Initiative to fund ready-to-go projects that will support more than 23,000 jobs and drive … Continue reading

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