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Monthly Archives: September 2012

Drought Assistance; New Farmers Programs; Guidebook on Access To Capital – Partnership With USDA Continues To Provide Outstanding Benefits For California

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

A key to success at the California Department of Food and Agriculture is great partnerships, and one of our most important ones is with the USDA. We share a mission, we share knowledge, and we share resources as we work … Continue reading →

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California Dairy Future Task Force asked to evaluate long-term solutions

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Despite the perfect storm of economic challenges affecting our dairy industry, cooperation and strategic reform can provide a more sustainable marketplace for our dairy farmers. Many dairies suffered steep financial losses as a result of the economic collapse in 2008 … Continue reading →

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State Board of Food and Ag to focus on water at Sept. 11 meeting in Mendota

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=12-032 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss a variety of water issues at its upcoming meeting on September 11, 2012. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spreckels Sugar Company … Continue reading →

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