Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Blossom Buddies” – part one of a two-part story on honey bees.  

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Wheel Food,” a story about local food trucks and their efforts to source produce directly from farms.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/23/5441877/foodies-spark-reawakening-of-grange.html From exclusive Marin to tony Malibu, young food activists are sparking the renaissance of an old fraternal order – the California Grange. The state Grange still abides by its symbolic Civil War-era ceremonies, but in its modern-day role, it’s … Continue reading →

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10707614.htm The California Strawberry Commission is awarding a record number of annual scholarships this year to the children of strawberry farm workers who are pursuing their dreams though higher education. From throughout the state’s strawberry growing regions, 234 students – high … Continue reading →

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-013 The California Department of Food and Agriculture will discuss opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on June 4th in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Department of … Continue reading →

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Apple Hill,” a feature on the agritourism draw to El Dorado County each fall for apple season.