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9/11 Memorial Plaza at California State Fairgrounds to open for September 11 anniversary

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

In observance of the September 11 attack of the World Trade Center in 2001, the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at the California State Fairgrounds at Cal Expo will open to the general public on September 11, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. – … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – Water Wise

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment of the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Water Wise.” This video content is no longer available.

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From the Bakersfield Californian: Paramount’s Lynda Resnick leads Lost Hills transformation

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

From the Bakersfield Californian BY JOHN COX Californian staff writer Ruben Garcia remembers life in the western Kern County town of Lost Hills 30 years ago when there were few street lights, little to do and most roads were dusty … Continue reading →

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From the Merced Sun-Star: Atwater High’s agriculture department getting national recognition

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By DOANE YAWGER Atwater High School’s agriculture program is in the running to be named the top such endeavor in the nation. By virtue of being named the top ag program in the state this year by the California Agricultural … Continue reading →

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From USDA: Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers … Continue reading →

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September is fairs season! Find a fair near you

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Gold Country Fair 9/4/2014 to 9/7/2014 Auburn, CA Kern County Fair 9/17/2014 to 9/28/2014 Bakersfield, CA Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest 9/11/2014 to 9/14/2014 Lodi, CA Madera District Fair 9/4/2014 to 9/7/2014 Madera, CA Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show … Continue reading →

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It’s a bet! California Grown products on the line in football wager with New Mexico

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs
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California Grown gets new chairwoman – from The Packer

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Mike Hornick Cherie Watte, executive director of the California Asparagus Commission, is the new board chairwoman of California Grown, succeeding Kasey Cronquist, chief executive officer of the California Cut Flower Commission. The Buy California Marketing Agreement manages the California … Continue reading →

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Drought lessons from a sheep rancher – from UC Davis

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Brad Hooker While a severe drought continues to devastate California agriculture, one sheep rancher in Oroville has found a centuries-old solution at the bottom of his wood stove — and researchers at UC Davis are paying attention. After dumping … Continue reading →

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US rice farmers see opportunity in China – from the Los Angeles Times

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Fourth-generation rice grower Josh Sheppard is accompanied by his dog, Tonka, on his farm in Biggs, Calif. (Carl Costas / For The Times)   By David Pierson Gregg Yielding was given a quixotic task: travel to China and determine if … Continue reading →

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