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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Connecting Consumers to Farmers and Farmers to Resources – the New Food Compass

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

From my experience at the USDA, I know the great wealth of data the agency has at its fingertips. With the release of the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food website tool – the food compass – resources and … Continue reading →

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Nitrogen management – a key issue in farming

Posted on March 8, 2012 by State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara

Nitrogen, an essential plant nutrient for food crops, is a hot topic right now in California agriculture. Next week, a team of university researchers is scheduled to release a report on nitrate in groundwater in the Tulare Basin and Salinas … Continue reading →

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News Release – Vacancies on newly established rendering committee

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=12-006 The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) is announcing seven (7) vacancies on the newly established Rendering Industry Advisory Board.  This advisory board makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all … Continue reading →

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News Release – Nitrogen cycle to be focus of next California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=12-005 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss a variety of topics related to the nitrogen cycle and the proactive work by California farmers and ranchers on the issue at its upcoming meeting on March 6th in … Continue reading →

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Measuring Their Worth: What “Weights and Measures” Mean to California

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

“Every penny counts” may be an old quote, but it rings just as true today.  The average price of gasoline has shot up to over $4.00 per gallon again.  Plenty of people will do the math and maybe drive a … Continue reading →

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Governor Brown Proclaims March 1-7 as Weights and Measures Week

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=12-004 “In recognition of the vital role California’s Division of Measurement Standards and our County Sealers play in protecting consumers and businesses throughout the state, I recognize March 1-7, 2012 as Weights and Measures Week in California,” Governor Edmund G. … Continue reading →

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