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New Federal Regulations Can Impact California Fertilizer Industry – Public Meeting Scheduled for October 18 in Sacramento

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

California farmers and ranchers, as well as fertilizer manufactures and handlers, may be impacted by new federal regulations that will require registration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In August, DHS announced a proposed rule, via the Federal … Continue reading →

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News Release – Secretary Ross urges California companies to participate in agricultural trade programs.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross is encouraging companies to participate in agricultural export development and training programs. These export assistance programs aid companies in entering foreign markets and financing overseas promotional activities, as well as expanding … Continue reading →

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Detector dogs protect California’s food supply and natural resources

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Agriculture Detector Dog Team Program was developed to serve as an additional line of defense in preventing the introduction of harmful plant pests into the State of California via privately-shipped parcels (FedEx, US Postal Service, UPS, etc.). Statewide … Continue reading →

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Equine herpes virus quarantines released in Tuolumne and San Joaquin counties

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA has lifted quarantines for equine herpes virus in Tuolumne and San Joaquin counties. There are current no active cases of the disease in California. For more information, please visit: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html

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Press Release – CDFA receives more than $18 million from USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=11-052 Research, outreach and other projects designed to benefit California’s farmers have been given the green light as part of the specialty crop block grant program announced today by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A total of $55 … Continue reading →

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Op-ed from Secretary Ross and California State Board of Food and Agriculture member Kerry Tucker on the need for collaboration in agriculture

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

As published in Ag Alert, a publication of the California Farm Bureau Federation Date: October 5, 2011 By Karen Ross and Kerry Tucker A focus in many food policy discussions is the development of a substantial food system to feed … Continue reading →

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USDA Announces Funding in Program to Aid New Farmers and Ranchers

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2011/09/0427.xml&contentidonly=true Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded 36 grants totaling $18 million to organizations that will provide training and assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers to help them run successful … Continue reading →

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Food Dialogues Energize National Food Discussion

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.fooddialogues.com/ Americans have a lot of questions about how food is grown and raised, the impact on our health and the health of the planet. On September 22, America’s farmers and ranchers – in an effort to lead a conversation … Continue reading →

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News Release – State Food and Ag Board Meeting on Sept. 28 to Focus on Encouraging New Farmers and Ranchers

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=11-051 As the average age of a California farmer creeps toward 60, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet on September 28, 2011 to discuss how to encourage younger generations to pursue farming and ranching. The meeting … Continue reading →

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News Release – Oriental fruit fly quarantine set in Stockton, San Joaquin County

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=11-050 A quarantine is in place in Stockton and surrounding San Joaquin County, where invasive Oriental fruit flies have been detected. Multiple flies have been trapped to date on properties near the center of the quarantine zone.  Additional information, including … Continue reading →

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