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USDA Secretary Vilsack honored with portrait unveiling in Washington DC
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s official portrait, painted by Iowa artist Rose Frantzen, has been unveiled at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, D.C. Secretary Vilsack is the nation’s 30th Agriculture Secretary, serving since 2009. CDFA Secretary … Continue reading
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A look at CDFA’s Medfly quarantine response
CDFA announced a quarantine today for a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation in Panorama City, Los Angeles County. The Medfly detections there have resulted in a series of responses from the agency’s Division of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, … Continue reading
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CDFA joins other state agencies in releasing draft plan to make water conservation in California a way of life
News release excerpted Working to make water conservation a way of life, state agencies have released a draft plan for achieving long-term efficient water use and meeting drought preparedness goals that reflect California’s diverse climate, landscape and demographic conditions. The … Continue reading
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#Farm2Fan video series – Sun-Splashed Peaches in Fresno County
California Grown and Visit California are teaming up to produce the #Farm2Fan video series, profiling farms throughout California and fans of those farms who stop by for a visit. The videos are funded by a grant from CDFA’s Specialty Crop … Continue reading
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California and Netherlands Renew Commitment on Climate Smart Agriculture
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross met with Netherlands Minster for Agriculture Martijn van Dam on Monday to discuss their ongoing commitment to collaborate on variety of agricultural issues. Secretary Ross traveled to the Netherlands last year and signed a Letter of … Continue reading
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Wettest start to NorCal rainy season in 30 years, but drought persists – from the Sacramento Bee
By Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow It’s only a beginning. But it’s a strong beginning, and it offers at least a rain gauge’s worth of hope to a state enduring its fifth year of drought. The National Weather Service said … Continue reading
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For the last minute Chefs – some menus and food safety tips
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
By Alex Karolyi, Sustainable Conservation Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Lone Star Ranch as the recipient of the prestigious 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship … Continue reading
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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner drops in 2016 – from the American Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 31st annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.87, a 24-cent decrease from last year’s average of … Continue reading
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Cow Power! Dedication of first dairy digester in CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
CDFA Undersecretary Jim Houston joined the celebration today in Fresno County for the dedication of a new dairy digester at Open Sky Ranch – the first digester in CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program. The program is one of … Continue reading
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