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Monthly Archives: September 2026

CDFA hosts fresh fruit importers from Mexico

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Last week, CDFA in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico hosted a delegation of fresh fruit importers and retailers to visit orchard and packing operations, as well engage in educational programing focusing on food safety and post-harvest handling.  The … Continue reading →

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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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