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Monthly Archives: May 2012

“California Grown” Offers Tips for Keeping Mother’s Day Flowers at Their Blooming Best

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

From California Grown and PR Newswire: Mother’s Day is right around the corner and the time is right to celebrate mom by delighting her with fresh cut flowers from California. “California Grown” offers the following tips for keeping her flowers … Continue reading →

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Huge Almond Crop Projected

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

From the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California office: The initial subjective forecast for the 2012 California almond production is 2.00 billion pounds. This is 1.5 percent below last year’s record production of 2.03 billion pounds. Yield, forecasted at 2,560 … Continue reading →

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CDFA teams-up with University of California to promote specialty crops at fairs this summer

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

Come to the fair this summer! The University of California Small Farm Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of Fairs and Expositions are teaming up to connect fruit, vegetable, nut, and flower farmers with county … Continue reading →

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Opinion piece – Why I Choose to Eat Meat

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/05/05/why-choose-to-eat-meat/#ixzz1uCFhAAUb I am a fifth generation California cattleman, with my sons and daughter actively involved in the ranch. I guess some would classify me as an animal killer because we grow cattle to produce beef. And I know non-ranchers struggle … Continue reading →

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May 5 – Citrus de Mayo

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is joining the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in encouraging Californians to make the annual May 5 festivities a “Citrus de Mayo” affair by celebrating citrus’ role in the day’s food and culture—while also raising awareness … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Mr. Lincoln

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

I had an opportunity this week to acknowledge and help commemorate a genuinely transformative event in American history. The action itself was simple – the stroke of a pen. And, as it turned out, the man wielding the pen has … Continue reading →

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LA Times editorial on BSE

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-madcow-california-20120502,0,2552488.story May 2, 2012 Mad cow disease has the power to terrify, but at this point, U.S. consumers have far more to fear from other sources of food poisoning. There have been no human deaths from eating mad-cow-tainted beef in … Continue reading →

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Information on 2012 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards Program

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Program is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, … Continue reading →

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Capital Public Radio – Raw milk, healthy or hazardous?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.capradio.org/articles/2012/05/02/raw-milk-healthy-or-hazardous Milk, in its unpasteurized form is consumed by at least a hundred thousand Californians. Many believe the drink has special health benefits. In California, there are two main ways to get raw milk. You can buy it at a … Continue reading →

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