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Organic farms seeking new generation – from the San Francisco Chronicle

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jonathan Kauffman Advocates of Bay Area agriculture and organics have been waiting to learn the fate of Star Route Farms since owner Warren Weber put his 100-acre Bolinas farm up for sale in 2013. When news broke this month that the … Continue reading →

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California provides Congress with 2018 Farm Bill recommendations

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California has submitted recommendations to Congress for the 2018 Farm Bill, to inform upcoming deliberations by members of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees. California’s recommendations focus on robust funding for food and nutrition programs; protection and enhancement of conservation … Continue reading →

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Watch plants during eclipse – From the Clemson Newsstand

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CLEMSON — Clemson University researchers say the public can help collect scientific information about the effect of Monday’s eclipse on plants for future generations. This will be the first time since 1918 a total eclipse will cross the entire United States. Douglas Bielenberg, a … Continue reading →

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California Ag education career began by selling Ag newspaper subscriptions – from Capital Press

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Judy L. Bedell SACRAMENTO ­— Austin Miller says that “connecting students to agriculture is more important now than ever before.” Growing up in tiny Scio, Ore., he has fond memories of spending summers on his grandparents’ ranch. He also … Continue reading →

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CDFA contributes to discussion about common sense as a key element in good biosecurity for horses – from Horsetalk.co.nz

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Common sense is the first step to effective biosecurity for horses, according to a university professor who consults in the field. Professor Roberta Dwyer, with the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky, says horse owners … Continue reading →

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Legislation would curb food waste – from Morning Ag Clips

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have introduced H.R. 3444, the Food Recovery Act, comprehensive bicameral legislation to reduce food waste in stores and restaurants, schools and institutions, on farms, and in American … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross honored by Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement as organization reaches 10-year mark

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

From an LGMA News Release: The California leafy greens community met in Salinas last week to recognize those responsible for creating the unique public-private partnership formed ten years ago under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). “It’s not often … Continue reading →

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Real California Cheese cleans-up at national awards competition – from Morning Ag Clips

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Cow’s milk processors displaying the Real California Cheese and/or Milk seals brought home 22 awards from the 2017 annual cheese competition held by the American Cheese Society (ACS), July 26-29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The American Cheese Society recognizes the … Continue reading →

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The benefits of local and regional food systems – from Politico

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The Federal Reserve and USDA have unveiled a new report to showcase how local and regional food systems can help the economies of rural and urban communities, as well as increase access to healthier food and create a more productive … Continue reading →

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Healthy Soils the focus of California State Board of Food and Agriculture

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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