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Get a refund for organic certification fees

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Here in the Golden State, “organic” is a label that must be earned – but for farmers, processors and related businesses who have done the work and earned the right to use that label, there’s a way you may be … Continue reading →

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New tariffs from China pressure farm exports – from Ag Alert

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

By Ching Lee  In the escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and China, more California agricultural products now face new retaliatory tariffs in one of their export markets. China has implemented a new round of tariffs on $60 billion worth … Continue reading →

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Meet the newest recruits in California’s war on climate change: carbon farmers – from CALmatters

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

By Alistair Bland / CALmatters Loren Poncia’s idling pickup shudders in a powerful gust of afternoon wind in western Marin County. Inside the warm cab, he scans the sun-browned hills through his binoculars, counting his grazing cows. Poncia raises beef cattle. … Continue reading →

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“Farm to Table Talk” podcast with Secretary Ross celebrates the progress of the Farm to Fork movement

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

When 70,000 people showed up last weekend to celebrate “Farm to Fork” at an annual festival in Sacramento, it was an opportunity for Farm to Table Talk podcast host Mark Wasson to sit down with three pioneering leaders of Farm … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross, Senator Lara help unveil revamped digester facility at Open Sky Ranch Dairy

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs
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Decades-long Pink Bollworm quarantine lifted in California – Video

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Following a Pink Bollworm quarantine and eradication program that endured for more than 50 years, the USDA has lifted regulations for the cotton pest in California. In this video, CDFA examines the history of the program and the innovation that … Continue reading →

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UC plays crucial role for California Ag – from the Western Farm Press blog

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

By Tim Hearden In recent years, I’ve had the good fortune to visit and work with some of California’s most successful trade schools and career-technical education programs. About a year ago, I visited with instructors and students involved with an … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross on “Imagine If” podcast discussing climate change with young Northern California rancher

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently traveled to the Willows area in Northern California to participate in the “Imagine If” podcast, presented by the North American Association for Environmental Education and National Geographic. Secretary Ross met with 17-year-old Bailey Morrell at her parents’ ranch. … Continue reading →

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CDFA participates in biogas information-sharing mission to Denmark

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

By Geetika Joshi, PhD This week I am honored to be among a United States delegation invited to visit Denmark by the Danish Trade Council and the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We are there to share information and learn … Continue reading →

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Fig season in full flower

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

From Morning Ag Clips According to the California Fresh Fig Growers Association, the 2018 California Fresh Fig season is well underway and will continue through mid-December. This year’s crop is as sweet as ever with lots of colors, shapes and … Continue reading →

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