Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

41 counties now under drought state of emergency to protect communities and the environment, representing 30 percent of the state’s population Governor Gavin Newsom today significantly expanded his April 21 drought emergency proclamation to include the Klamath River, the Sacramento-San Joaquin … Continue reading →

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The LAMP grants announced today are funded through the Farmers … Continue reading →

The year 2020 brought many challenges that affected everyone, including the California agricultural industry. From securing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fields and in production lines, to redirecting food from foodservice to retail, to ensuring food banks obtained enough … Continue reading →

From the Department of Water Resources The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding funding support for six projects to address the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A total of $26 million in grant funding is being … Continue reading →

Learn more about California Public Service Recognition Week

From a Ventura County News Release The (Ventura County) Board of Supervisors approved an additional $3.65 million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to support the Farmworker Household Assistance Program (FHAP) bringing total support to more than $7.1 million to assist … Continue reading →

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Statement from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: I am thrilled that someone of Jenny Lester Moffitt’s caliber has been selected by President Biden to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. In Jenny’s seven years at CDFA (as undersecretary … Continue reading →