Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA) to provide technical assistance to meat and poultry grant applicants and grant-funded projects. Processors and applicants … Continue reading →

Groundwater measures: Local permitting authorities must coordinate with Groundwater Sustainability Agencies to ensure new proposed wells do not compromise existing wells. Permitting streamlined for groundwater recharge projects that help to refill aquifers when rains come. Governor’s Office news release Following … Continue reading →

CDFA was welcomed today to the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program Technical Advisory Council. The council is a centralized source of information and resources to assist decision makers at the state, regional, and local levels as they work together … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Ireland After four years working for the San Diego County Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department, Podder the detector dog was honored Wednesday as he heads into retirement. County staff organized a small ceremony at the Waterfront Park to acknowledge … Continue reading →

CDFA secretary Karen Ross recently joined UC Merced’s chancellor, Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz,  at a seminar on campus called “Securing a Climate Resilient Water Future for the San Joaquin Valley.” Secretary Ross and Chancellor Muñoz share common concerns given the … Continue reading →

Ag Day returns to the west steps of the State Capitol today. The grounds are open to the public at 11:30 am. If you’re in the Downtown Sacramento area we hope to see you!

From the PBS program “Inside California Education.”