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Reminder — USDA hosting webinar tomorrow on LGBTQI+ mental health in agricultural communities

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

As part of Pride Month activities, the USDA is hosting a webinar tomorrow (June 6), LGBTQI+ Mental Health in Agricultural Communities. This session will focus on the experiences of LGBTQ+ identifying people in agricultural and farming communities across the country. The … Continue reading →

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World Environment Day — Groundwater recharge a key practice as agriculture works to adapt to changing climate

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

The United Nations has declared today World Environment Day, and it’s an opportunity to revisit challenges brought by our changing climate and explore practices to maintain sustainability in the decades ahead. In this video, Central Valley farmer and State Board … Continue reading →

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June is National Dairy Month — Secretary Ross joins announcement of partnership to increase dairy food donations to needy families

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined representatives from the dairy industry, food banks and Raley’s yesterday to kickoff National Dairy Month by announcing a partnership to increase donations of dairy foods to needy families in California. During the month of June, … Continue reading →

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USDA Invites Input on Crop Insurance Coverage for Prevented Planting

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

From a USDA news release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced public listening sessions and is soliciting public comments on possible changes to prevented planting crop insurance coverage.  USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will hold in-person and virtual listening … Continue reading →

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CDFA Celebrates National Learn About Compost Day: Coming up May 29

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

National Learn About Compost Day is May 29, 2023 (which is also Memorial Day, so we’re sharing this in advance of the holiday weekend) and CDFA is celebrating with this video about the department’s work with Glenn County grower Mike … Continue reading →

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CDFA Announces $89 Million in Grants for Emergency Shelters, Infrastructure at California Fairgrounds

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Deputy Secretary for Fairs Michael Flores (center) joined local Fair Board members and other community dignitaries for a press conference today, on opening day at Chico’s Silver Dollar Fair, to announce a slate of projects at Chico and eleven … Continue reading →

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USDA: $500 Million Available for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program to Better Support Partners, Producers

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP leverages a voluntary approach to conservation that … Continue reading →

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CDFA Programs Promote Resilience During Water Awareness Month 

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

It’s May, and that means it’s Water Awareness Month. The weather whiplash Californians have experienced over the past few months underscores the importance of our water systems.  While the recent wet weather has eased drought impacts on California, CDFA remains … Continue reading →

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International Biodiversity Day — bird boxes provide big benefits to farmers

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

Today is International Biodiversity Day, as designated by the United Nations, and CDFA is recognizing the day with this video about bird boxes and their value in vineyards as well as other farms and ranches. Read about the commitment to … Continue reading →

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May 20 is World Bee Day!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

World Bee Day is Saturday, May 20, and here at CDFA, we care deeply about bees and other pollinators. They are integral to our state’s agriculture and natural systems! We invite you to learn more about the Pollinator Habitat Program, … Continue reading →

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