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Hmong farmers getting help from UC Cooperative Extension to weather the drought – from UCANR

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jeannette Warnert, UC Agriculture & Natural Resources After the Central Valley Hmong Agriculture radio show aired, the phones at the UC Cooperative Extension office in Fresno County were buzzing non-stop with farmers anxious to apply for state grants to … Continue reading →

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State ag secretary recognizes local homeless services organization at fundraiser – from the Santa Cruz Sentinel

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jake Donahue, Santa Cruz Sentinel Nearly 200 people gathered Saturday afternoon at a small urban farm that is the heart of a local organization helping Santa Cruz’ homeless get back on their feet. The Homeless Garden Project has found … Continue reading →

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USDA Begins Second Year of National Project to Quantify Effects of Agricultural Conservation

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers through August to take part in a national survey that will more accurately measure the environmental benefits associated with implementation and installation of conservation … Continue reading →

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Hunt for bugs with your smartphone – from the Sacramento Bee

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

NOTE – CDFA offers the Report a Pest app for those taking pictures of bugs in their gardens, or collecting specimens, and desiring help in identifying them. By Debbie Arrington As any gardener can tell you, bugs are always on the … Continue reading →

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Cal Poly Pomona partnering with CDFA and citrus industry in raising an army of wasps to fight citrus disease – From the San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

By Steve Scauzillo Cal Poly Pomona is training an army of tiny wasps to battle the Asian citrus psyllid, a voracious pest responsible for crippling the Florida citrus industry that has recently infiltrated Los Angeles County. Armed with a $400,000 … Continue reading →

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The 2016 California State Fair – by the numbers

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

The California State Fair has completed its annual 17-day run at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Here are some numbers of note. Attendance – 675,000 Cars Parked – 155,874 People Assisted After Being Locked Out Of Their Cars – 24 Produce … Continue reading →

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Fifty-nine organizations fighting international food waste – from Foodtank

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

Link to Foodtank It’s no secret that food loss and food waste are big problems. At least 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted every year—in fields, during transport, in storage, at restaurants, and in markets in industrialized … Continue reading →

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Apps for Ag Hackathon winners announced – from the University of California

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

By Pam Kan-Rice A gardening and produce-sharing app took top prize in the Apps for Ag Hackathon, after contestants pitched judges at the California State Fair in Sacramento on July 17. The first place team, GivingGarden, took home $7,500 in … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series wins two Telly Awards

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

  The Growing California video series, a partnership between CDFA and California Grown produced in association with California State University, Sacramento, has been recognized with two 2016 Telly Awards, a video competition now in its 37th year. Growing California also … Continue reading →

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Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research establishes $100,000 award for food and agriculture projects

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), a national nonprofit organization that supports innovative science addressing food and agriculture challenges, has established the first-ever National Academy of Sciences (NAS) prize dedicated to food and agriculture research. The $100,000 prize … Continue reading →

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