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CDFA Food Safety Series: Produce Safety Program Protecting California Food Safety through 2,770 On-Farm Inspections since 2019

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

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

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CDFA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Isabel Rosas’ Journey in Agriculture

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) During National Hispanic Heritage Month and International Year of the Woman Farmer, the story of Isabel Rosas is a reminder of the many paths that can lead people to California agriculture. … Continue reading →

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Know Your Pests: Asian Citrus Psyllid & Huanglongbing

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing 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 diseases … Continue reading →

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Know Your Pests: Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS)

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter 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 species that Californians should … Continue reading →

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California and the Australian state of Queensland ink new partnership to accelerate climate resilience, agricultural technology, and innovation

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

News Release from the Office of the Governor What you need to know: California and Queensland are developing a new partnership to advance agricultural innovation and climate resilience SACRAMENTO – California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and representatives from Governor Newsom’s administration recently welcomed … Continue reading →

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‘Pour Outside the Lines’ during California Wine Month this September

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

From unexpected pairings to new ways to explore wine country, California Wine Month invites people to enjoy wine on their own terms California Wine Month returns this September with a fresh invitation to rethink when, where and how wine fits … Continue reading →

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Food Safety: National Food Safety Education Month

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

At the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), protecting the food supply is central to our mission. California’s farmers and ranchers feed millions of people in our state, across the country, and around the world. CDFA’s responsibility is to … Continue reading →

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