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Monthly Archives: August 2026

California Grown Lettuce and Leafy Greens Not Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak

From California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) With the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, many consumers, restaurants and grocery stores are concerned about the safety of their produce and its origin. The California LGMA would like to assure the public that California … Continue reading

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture and Secretary Ross thank Undersecretary Christine Birdsong for her service!

Today marks the final day at CDFA for Undersecretary Christine Birdsong, concluding five years of dedicated service to the State of California. Throughout her tenure, Christine brought significant experience working with industry leaders in the agricultural community and provided steady, … Continue reading

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National Farmers Market Week: Cameron Park’s Certified Farmers’ Market Connects California’s Foothill Communities with Local Farmers

National Farmers Market Week (August 2–8, 2026) is an opportunity to celebrate the farmers, farmworkers and communities that make California’s Certified Farmers’ Markets such an important part of the state’s agricultural landscape. To mark the occasion, the California Department of … Continue reading

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How 30 Years of Prevention Cut California Medfly Infestations by Over 90%

Celebrating Three Decades of CDFA’s Medfly Preventive Release Program This year marks the 30th anniversary of California’s Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) Preventive Release Program (PRP), a landmark pest prevention effort that helps protect agriculture, natural resources and urban food production … Continue reading

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CDFA Welcomes Devon Keeler as Deputy Secretary of Communications and External Affairs

Devon Keeler has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications and External Affairs at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Keeler joins the department from the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, bringing with her a breadth of experience … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross celebrates Davis Farmers’ Market 50th anniversary

Happy National Farmers’ Market Week! CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined local officials in celebrating the Davis Farmers’ Market 50th Celebration on Saturday. “This incredible milestone is not just cause for celebration in this community, but for farmers’ markets across the … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Watermelon Day and California’s Watermelon Growers

Today, we celebrate National Watermelon Day and recognize the California farmers, farmworkers, and agricultural communities whose hard work helps bring one of summer’s most refreshing fruits to our tables. California continues to be a major producer of watermelons, harvesting 514 … Continue reading

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