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California’s farmers tackle climate change in their own way – from the Christian Science Monitor

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jessica Mendoza Like all California farmers, Don Cameron is used to long dry spells interrupted by wet years. Drought and flood, he says, have always been a way of life in the Golden State. But in 36 years of … Continue reading →

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A conservation budget that takes care of us by taking care of the land – from the George Washington University Food Institute

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Ann Mills Note – The author is a former USDA deputy undersecretary for natural resources and development.  At his Senate confirmation hearing last Thursday, Governor Sonny Purdue opened and closed his remarks by quoting his father: “If you take … Continue reading →

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International scientists drawn to CDFA Plant Pest Diagnostics Lab

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

NOTE – April has been declared ‘Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month’ by the USDA.                      

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USDA declares April as ‘Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month’

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA has proclaimed April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.  Each year during April, USDA amplifies its public outreach about the risks that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds pose to America’s crops and forests—and how … Continue reading →

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Small and beginning farmers find opportunities at Dixon Farm – from Ag Alert

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Bob Johnson A few hundred yards from the Kidwell Road off ramp from Highway 80 heading into Dixon from the east, Rich and Shelly Collins have built a small incubator for farmers who serve the local community. Emma Torbert … Continue reading →

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CDFA Career Fair scheduled for April 7

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

With an estimated 40 percent of all California state employees eligible to retire in the next five years, and nearly 50 percent here at CDFA, the agency recognizes a substantial need to recruit new employees and will hold its second … Continue reading →

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Video – A look back at Ag Day

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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Photo highlights from #CalAgDay 2017

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Special thanks to Bob Laliberte and Robbie Chessey for their help with the photography this year.

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Ag Day underway

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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Ag Day today – rain or shine!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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