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Monthly Archives: September 2026

CDFA Food Safety Series: Ensuring proper use of animal medicine for clean and wholesome supply of meat, milk and eggs

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s … Continue reading →

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CA Citrus Advisory Committee Chair Lisa Tate is grateful to serve agriculture through various roles

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of committee chair of the California Citrus Advisory Committee. Lisa TateRancho Filoso, California Coffee … Continue reading →

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Registration Open for Oct. 14-15 California Farm to School Summit

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces registration is now open for the October 14-15 California Farm to School Summit. Set among the gardens and fields of Soil Born Farms – a nationally … Continue reading →

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Sampling Livestock and Poultry Feed for Clean and Wholesome Supply of Meat, Milk and Eggs

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s … Continue reading →

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Know Your Pests: Oriental Fruit Fly

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Oriental Fruit Fly As part of our “Know Your Pests” series leading up to California’s Invasive Species Council summit on October 1-2 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is highlighting invasive pests and plant diseases that … Continue reading →

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Know Your Pests: Japanese Beetle

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Japanese Beetle As part of our “Know Your Pests” series leading up to California’s Invasive Species Council summit on October 1-2 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is highlighting invasive pests that Californians should know how … Continue reading →

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Food Safety Auditing Unit verifies food safety in the field

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee member Jaclyn Allen works to fight hunger and cultivate community

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of a member of the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. Jaclyn AllenThe Hen’s Roost, … Continue reading →

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Produce Safety Program Inspections and Trainings Facilitate Safe Food for California and the Nation

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. As … Continue reading →

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Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was recognized for more than 15 years of service to agriculture during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) inaugural Years of Service Ceremony at its 2026 annual meeting … Continue reading →

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