Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

In partnership with the State of California’s drought awareness program Save Our Water, international pop superstar and five-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) asking Californians to join the effort and take extraordinary measures to … Continue reading →

By Veronica Rocha Two picnic baskets packed with 67 live giant African snails were seized by federal authorities at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said Monday. The snails, which weighed a total of more than 35 pounds and reportedly were … Continue reading →

A new report from the University of California, Davis, shows that California agriculture is weathering its worst drought in decades due to groundwater reserves, but the nation’s produce basket may come up dry in the future if it continues to … Continue reading →

Food Network, “Carnival Eats” host Noah Cappe poses with the 18 inch monster corn dog and 5 lbs. of fries he learned to make from owner Tom Stroud at the Monster Grill at the Stanislaus County Fair. Photo by Debbie … Continue reading →

By David Siders Californians can start sipping wine at farmers markets. Immediately. Gov. Jerry Brown announced Tuesday he has signed an urgency measure allowing winegrowers who bottle their own wine to conduct instructional tastings at California’s numerous farmers markets. Assembly Bill 2488, by Assemblyman Marc … Continue reading →

Link to California Grown ‘Snap a Selfie’ page.

Alameda County Fair 6/18/2014 to 7/6/2014 Pleasanton, CA Amador County Fair 7-24-14 to 7-27-14 Plymouth, CA California State Fair 7-11-14 to 7-27-14 Sacramento, CA California Mid-State Fair 7-16-14 to 7-27-14 Paso Robles, CA Del Norte County Fair 7-31-14 to 8-3-14 … Continue reading →

  NOTE – a video from the meeting featuring President Napolitano and Secretary Ross may be viewed at the bottom of this post  Excerpts of UC News Release: University of California President Janet Napolitano and chancellors from all 10 campuses … Continue reading →

  By Helen Tracey-Noren Two top state officials for agriculture and tourism paid Fresno a visit Monday to talk about how local growers can benefit from the fast-growing trend of agritourism. About 60 agriculture and business leaders gathered at the … Continue reading →