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2019 in Review: Ensuring our Food Supply is Grown to California’s High Standards

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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2019 in Review: Cannabis Cultivation Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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Food tech could stop rot – from the Chicago Tribune via the Los Angeles Times

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Imagine bananas that never go bad. To Aidan Mouat, chief executive of Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, it’s not so far-fetched. His company makes a product that extends the shelf life of all sorts of produce — avocados, cherries, … Continue reading →

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Opinion: To advance agriculture we must break down silos – from Ag Alert

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By Cannon Michael In California, I think we in agriculture sometimes feel like there’s a lot of things stacked against us. We face a lot of regulatory pressure that many of our neighbors don’t feel, and that can push us … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: Protecting Animal Health & Food Safety

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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Rose Parade a grand California Grown tradition

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Like millions of Californians and people around the world, I have celebrated New Year’s Day by watching TV coverage of the Rose Parade, a time-honored tradition started in 1890 by the Valley Hunt Club. … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: Protecting Crops, Animals and More from Pests and Diseases

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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2019 in Review: Measurement Standards = Marketplace Fairness

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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2019 in Review: Climate Smart Agriculture

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Visit CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming Innovation website for more information.

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To Break Bread, We Need Water

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Throughout the country, those who grow our food are grappling with water in changing climate. By Page Buono Water connects us across generations, cultures, geographies. And, though we may often forget, water also connects us across tables. We need water. … Continue reading →

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