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California Climate Investments – CDFA part of $1.4 billion program in 2018

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

A new report details how cap-and-trade investments are reducing climate-changing emissions while pumping money into local economies and improving public health and the environment across the state — especially in disadvantaged and low-income communities. Nearly $1.4 billion in new funding last year … Continue reading →

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Swiss scientists played music to cheese as it aged – from Smithsonian.com

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The creation of good cheese involves a complex dance between milk and bacteria. In a quite literal sense, playing the right tune while this dance unfolds changes the final product’s taste, a new study shows. Denis Balibouse and Cecile Mantovani … Continue reading →

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CDFA Internship Program – Apply Now!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Now is the time to consider an internship at CDFA, and with it an opportunity to be part of an agency that supports one of the greatest food production systems in the world. With 80,500 farms and ranches, California agriculture … Continue reading →

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Virulent Newcastle Disease update – USDA Shifts Emergency Funds to Address Disease in California

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA secretary Sonny Perdue is making available an additional $45 million to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and its partners to address the ongoing virulent Newcastle disease (VND) outbreak in Southern California.  This funding will allow APHIS … Continue reading →

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Video – a look back at Ag Day 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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Student authors of Ag stories honored in Sacramento

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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Bring Your Child to Work Day adds to Ag Day festivities

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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Ag Day today – Rain or Shine!

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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Secretary Ross meets young farmers and ranchers group visiting for Ag Day

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross today at agency headquarters with the Allen Hancock College Young Farmers and Ranchers Club, from Santa Barbara County. The group is in town for Ag Day festivities tomorrow at the State Capitol and has scheduled a … Continue reading →

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Ag Day 2019 tomorrow!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Please join us on the west side of the State Capitol tomorrow for Ag Day 2019, rain or shine! The grounds are open to the public from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Here’s a look back at Ag Day last … Continue reading →

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