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Artichokes: All About California’s Official State Vegetable

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Courtesy of CA GROWN Artichokes have been grown in California since the late 1880s, but they didn’t always have their modern-day it-girl status. Initially, most of America’s artichokes were imported from France, until World War I disrupted that supply line. … Continue reading →

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🍓 May is National Strawberry Month!

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California leads the nation in strawberry production, harvesting 2.77 billion pounds valued at $3.68 billion. From coastal fields to tables across the United States, California strawberries are delicious and nutritious! Join us in celebrating the growers, farmworkers, and communities behind … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross discusses importance of fruit and vegetable inspections at national conference in San Diego

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross spoke to attendees of the 2026 Association of Fruits & Vegetables Inspection & Standardization Agencies (AFVISA) Conference on Wednesday, May 13. The association includes inspectors from throughout the country and Secretary Ross thanked them for working … Continue reading →

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CA GROWN Offers Budget-Friendly Recipes That Won’t Break the (Food) Bank

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Budget-friendly recipes don’t have to be boring. If you’re looking for fresh and delicious cooking ideas, created with affordability in mind, California Grown’s got you covered. Every recipe developed by our friends at California Grown is designed to celebrate California’s … Continue reading →

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Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture: Legislative Briefing

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California agriculture plays a substantial role in California’s climate adaptation efforts, with producers, researchers, and policymakers working together to build a more sustainable and resilient future. On April 30, California Department of Food and Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Climate and … Continue reading →

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Trade Mission to Thailand Represents Opportunities for California Exporters

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross traveled to Thailand from April 24 to May 1 as part of a National Association of State Department of Agriculture (NASDA) trade mission focused on strengthening agricultural trade relationships and expanding … Continue reading →

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Earth Month is Every Month: Sustainable Agriculture Across California

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Here in California, our farmers and producers are deeply committed to sustainable agriculture. More than 98% of California farms are family-owned, and conserving resources while caring for the land ensures that it remains productive for generations to come.  Throughout April, … Continue reading →

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Fort Bragg’s Farm to School Model of Success Offers Healthy Nutrition from Local Produce

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) in Mendocino County offers a farm to school model of success by connecting local food procurement, scratch-cooked meals and hands-on food education to foster lifelong habits of good nutrition to its students. Fort Bragg’s … Continue reading →

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Ag Day Observations: How does your work help farmers, ranchers and Californians?

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

If you’ve ever been to Ag Day at the State Capitol, you’ve seen the remarkable range of people and organizations either directly representing the farmers and ranchers, or in a variety of ways supporting what the agricultural community does. California … Continue reading →

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Earth Day: Celebrating Progress and Continued Commitment – Together

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Happy Earth Day! We celebrated California Agriculture Day on the steps of the California Capitol just yesterday, and it helps provide a particularly positive perspective for our observance of Earth Day today. Especially in California, agriculture has an important role … Continue reading →

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