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KTXL Fox 40: Farmer turns to UC Davis-developed tech to conserve water

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

As the drought continues into the warmer months, farmers are looking for ways to help conserve water while still trying to keep their businesses afloat. One Yolo County grower has found a way to do that using a water monitoring … Continue reading →

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Farmers On Drought: Nick Boldt – Stone Fruit, Reedley, CA

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

This summer, CDFA is asking farmers what this drought means for their farms, their families, and their ongoing efforts to reduce water use and improve efficiency. What does this drought mean for your farm? “In a normal year my farm … Continue reading →

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California Pollinator Coalition Reports Increasing Cooperation Among Ag, Conservation Groups

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Members note successful projects in celebration of National Pollinator Week June 20-26 A year after coming together to help make the agricultural landscape more friendly to pollinators, members of the California Pollinator Coalition say they’re gaining momentum, building stronger relationships … Continue reading →

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CDFA joins Aemetis in celebrating the commissioning of Biogas to RNG upgrade

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

On Friday the 10th of June, CDFA’s Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands Virginia Jameson was on-hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony commissioning the Aemetis Biogas Central Dairy Digester Project’s dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) cleanup and compression unit and … Continue reading →

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Video — Eggs, dairy and regenerative farming

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Through regenerative farming practices, Alexandre Family Farm achieves sustainable water conservation goals in its production of eggs and dairy products. Located in Northern California’s Humboldt and Del Norte counties, the farm also focuses on healthy soils.

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International Webinar on Dairy Methane Reduction Programs and Climate Smart Agriculture with California, Netherlands and Denmark

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

Join CDFA and the Governments of Denmark and the Netherlands The State of California, Denmark and the Netherlands are all actively working to reduce methane gas emissions, capture methane gas from dairy operations, and utilize that gas as a renewable … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross meets with Vietnamese Vice Minister of Agriculture

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

This afternoon CDFA Secretary Karen Ross met with a Vietnamese Delegation of government and business leaders led by Vice Minister Le Quoc Doanh of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This meeting served as an opportunity to strengthen the … Continue reading →

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Applications due March 1 for FARMER funding to upgrade agricultural trucks, equipment, reduce pollution

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

$4.65 million available — across 18 California air districts — for purchase of cleaner agricultural trucks, pump engines, tractors and more From the California Air Resources Board Funds to replace old agricultural equipment and vehicles are now available for 18 … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross tours World Ag Expo in Tulare

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross toured the exhibit grounds this afternoon at World Ag Expo in Tulare, including visits to CDFA booths and conversations with farmers and ranchers who traveled from throughout the state and beyond to take in the annual … Continue reading →

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Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted on January 11, 2020 by State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron

As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” This is especially true for … Continue reading →

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