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CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2012 Specialty Crop Grants

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is designed to enhance the competitiveness of the Golden State’s specialty crops. Up to $17 million will be available, … Continue reading →

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State Board and CDFA host Forum on Extreme Climate Risks to California Agriculture on November 16 in Sacramento

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

A Complementary Event of “The Governor’s Conference on Extreme Climate Risks and California’s Future” Over the last couple of years extreme weather events have impacted global food supplies – from droughts in Australia and Russia, floods along the Mississippi River, … Continue reading →

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News Release – Workshops announced for 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will hold workshops the week of November 15, 2011 on the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). In 2012, CDFA expects to award up to $18 million in SCBGP funds for … Continue reading →

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“California Grown” Debuts New Video & Recipe Series Featuring Farmers, Locally Grown Products

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

Read the press releason on PR Newswire SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2011 — “California Grown ” is delivering a new, fresh-from-the-farm video and recipe series highlighting the real people and real stories behind some of California’s favorite agricultural products. The videos … Continue reading →

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From the SF Chronicle – State asks for funds for healthy food in new Farm Bill

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

Read the original story on SF Gate A patchwork of food, farming, conservation and environmental groups fear that lawmakers could act on the 2012 Farm Bill as early as this week with no input from California – the largest agricultural … Continue reading →

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California farmers grow pumpkins for fun, not profit

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

Read the original story from the LA Times Pity folks carving faces on skinny old zucchini or trying to make watermelons look fearsome this Halloween. There’s a pumpkin shortage plaguing parts of the country this year, because of drought and … Continue reading →

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UC Davis study questions link of fast food to lower-income obesity

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/28/4012891/uc-davis-study-questions-link.html Fast food alone cannot be blamed for high obesity rates among people with low incomes, according to a new UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research study. The research calls into question stereotypes that have led some cities … Continue reading →

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Guarding the grease – CDFA teams with law enforcement to stop thefts of inedible kitchen grease

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

Inedible kitchen grease (IKG), once regarded as a waste product and used primarily as an additive for animal feed, has become an elixir in the booming green economy.  The grease’s value as a biofuel is being increasingly recognized.  IKG is now coveted, which makes it a target … Continue reading →

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News Release – Secretary Ross welcomes USDA funding for organic research

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is congratulating the University of California at Santa Cruz for winning a grant of more than $2.6 million from the USDA for organic research.  The grant is among $19 million being issued nationally by the USDA … Continue reading →

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Update – Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Place in Orange County

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

A 75-square mile quarantine is now in place in the Anaheim area of Orange County, due to an Oriental fruit fly infestation. For more information, including a map of the quarantine zone, please visit this CDFA Internet page .

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