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First Partner Siebel Newsom celebrates California’s nation-leading Farm to School program at statewide summit   

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Governor Gavin Newsom, California leaders, farmers, chefs, and school nutrition professionals gathered Thursday to celebrate California’s nation-leading Farm to School Program that brings more fresh, locally grown food into school cafeterias. … Continue reading →

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Farm to School connects local food system and community for Hoopa Valley High School students

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The Klamath-Trinity Resource Conservation District (KTRCD) invests CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant funding to support local producers, local food procurement and hands-on education to help connect the classroom, cafeteria, local food system and community. KTRCD is an Indigenous nonprofit … Continue reading →

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Maddy Institute summer interns benefit from exposure to CDFA public service

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA hosted five Maddy Institute Agricultural Policy interns this summer, who each received an in-depth look at the policies shaping agriculture while preparing them for a career in agricultural policy and public service. “We’re pleased to work with the Maddy … Continue reading →

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Secretary Karen Ross on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Karen Ross is featured in the July edition of the ONOR Journal in a conversation about leadership, innovation and preparing the next generation for the future. In the feature, Secretary Ross shares insights drawn from her career in agriculture … Continue reading →

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California explores how farm byproducts, forest materials and food waste can be repurposed

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

A new academic study explores how California’s emerging bioeconomy could create new value from the state’s biological resources while strengthening rural economics and preparing the workforce for new industries. This study is in a special issue of the Agricultural and … Continue reading →

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Executive Fellow Sarah Ansell Leaves Lasting Impact at CDFA

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is proud to recognize Executive Fellow Sarah Ansell as she concludes a year of public service marked by leadership and a commitment to advancing California agriculture. From supporting the department’s climate initiatives and preparing Secretary Karen Ross for the … Continue reading →

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CDFA intern inspired by agriculture’s potential to be part of solution to climate crisis 

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

By Alanna Laverty, CDFA Intern As I prepare for my final year of undergraduate education, I am spending the summer interning for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). I am a Global Studies major at UC Santa Barbara … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

A new F3i Supercomputing Center at Fresno State is now offering Central Valley stakeholders access to advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate innovation across California’s food and agriculture supply chain. A partnership between Fresno State, the UC … Continue reading →

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Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 172, which permanently funds California’s nation-leading Farm to School Program, ensuring schools can continue serving students healthy meals made with California-grown ingredients. Championed by First … Continue reading →

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Protecting California Agriculture During Fourth of July Travel

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

As California moves into the Fourth of July travel period and into the summer — thousands of vehicles will be crossing into and through the state. That seasonal surge in travel makes one thing especially important: keeping invasive pests and … Continue reading →

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