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Governor Newsom Launches ‘Wear a Mask’ public awareness campaign

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state and in advance of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the “Wear A Mask” public awareness campaign encouraging Californians to use face coverings – one of the best ways people … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 webinar series offered to agriculture by Western Growers

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

As California enters peak summer harvest season, there is increasing concern over the potential impact of COVID-19 on the agricultural workforce. To minimize the risks of disruption to our farms and food supply, the CDC and U.S. Department of Labor … Continue reading →

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Imperial County produce company stepping up to assist California families in need

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By CDFA secretary Karen Ross Two months ago Governor Gavin Newsom announced initiatives to combat food insecurity in California, including new funding to expand the California Association of Food Bank’s Farm to Family Program. Additionally, CDFA introduced a #FarmersFeedtheNeed social … Continue reading →

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Ag shrinking under weight of California regulations – from Western FarmPress

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

Rising costs of compliance are forcing many growers to switch crops, shut down or leave the state By Tim Hearden Dairy owner Steve Nash used to be enmeshed in California politics, staying active in the Fresno County Farm Bureau and … Continue reading →

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Do Your Part. Wear a Mask. A COVID-19 video with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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A video for #PollinatorWeek2020 – CDFA’s Bee Safe Program

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

National Pollinator Week is June 22-28, 2020 Many of our crops are dependent on pollinators. CDFA’s Bee Safe Program protects beekeepers and bees from a number of issues, such as theft, pests and lack of forage. Check out this video … Continue reading →

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Farmworkers in the Land of Plenty – A digital exhibit from the California State Archives

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

California is one of the largest agricultural producing regions in the world generating billions of dollars in revenue every year. Farmworkers have come to California from various parts of the world to plant, care for, and harvest the crops of … Continue reading →

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People, Agriculture, and Water in California – from California WaterBlog

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

by Jay Lund Agriculture is California’s predominant use of managed water.  Agriculture and water together are a foundation for California’s rural economy.  Although most agriculture is economically-motivated and commercially-organized, the sociology and anthropology of agriculture and agricultural labor are basic … Continue reading →

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Join CDFA in Celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, 2020

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

In honor of National Pollinator Week, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross will kick off a webinar on Thursday, June 25, 2020 entitled, “California’s Efforts to Restore and Protect Pollinator Populations.” The webinar, set for 10-11:30 … Continue reading →

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Workplace COVID-19 Outbreak Guidance for Employers from the California Department of Public Health

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

​Memo from State Public Health officer Dr. Sonia Y. Angell: This checklist is intended for use by employers experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 in their workplace. Employers should be proactive and keep in mind that identification of even a single … Continue reading →

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