Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

Note – October is Farm-to-School Month. CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork works to connect consumers, school districts, and others directly with California’s farmers and ranchers. The office also is committed to reducing food insecurity.    This is National School Lunch Week … Continue reading →

By Tsvetana Paraskova, California’s Santa Monica is home to more than three miles of beaches and fresh breeze from the Pacific, and is one of National Geographic’s top 10 beach cities in the world. Santa Monica Beach boasts more than 300 days … Continue reading →

Note – CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork works to connect consumers, school districts, and others directly with California’s farmers and ranchers. The office also is committed to reducing food insecurity.    The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion has … Continue reading →

A new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that in 2014, the biobased products industry contributed $393 billion and 4.2 million jobs to America’s recovering economy. The report also indicates that the sector grew from 2013 … Continue reading →

By Matt Stevens There were high hopes going into water year 2016. To hear some forecasters and scientists tell it, El Niño was coming to save California. With a little luck and a lot of rain, the drought might finally … Continue reading →

Note – CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork works to connect consumers, school districts, and others directly with California’s farmers and ranchers. The office also is committed to reducing food insecurity.    By Deborah Kane, National Director, USDA Farm to … Continue reading →

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.  

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross appeared today at the kickoff event for the annual California State Employees Food Drive, a fresh fruit and vegetable donation opportunity at the Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market in Sacramento. Secretary Ross serves as chair of the food … Continue reading →