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From Orchard to Classroom: Clendenen’s Cider Works Cultivates Community Through Local Food

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

For more than a century, Clendenen’s Cider Works has been rooted in Humboldt County agriculture. Today, Clif Clendenen carries on his family’s legacy by growing fresh apples, producing local cider, and embracing sustainable farming practices on his five-acre orchard. Through … 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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Farms, floodplains, flyways: Drought impacts, opportunities in the Sacramento Valley

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs
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Video — Eggs, dairy and regenerative farming

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Through regenerative farming practices, Alexandre Family Farm achieves sustainable water conservation goals in its production of eggs and dairy products. Located in Northern California’s Humboldt and Del Norte counties, the farm also focuses on healthy soils.

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Increasing more targeted cattle grazing is a win-win-win opportunity – from AgNetWest

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By Brian German A team of ten researchers looked closely at cattle grazing in California and determined that the practice has a great deal of potential in combatting catastrophic wildfires. Cattle are exceptionally efficient at reducing the amount of fine … Continue reading →

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International Webinar on Dairy Methane Reduction Programs and Climate Smart Agriculture with California, Netherlands and Denmark

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

Join CDFA and the Governments of Denmark and the Netherlands The State of California, Denmark and the Netherlands are all actively working to reduce methane gas emissions, capture methane gas from dairy operations, and utilize that gas as a renewable … Continue reading →

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The Value of Conservation: Our land, our farms and our farmers all have stories worth preserving

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross It’s not quite New Year’s Eve yet, but I’ve already got the kernel of a resolution taking root in my mind for 2020. It’s about stories – stories about people. About farmers and ranchers. About … Continue reading →

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Video: CDFA takes part in California Biodiversity Day, September 7

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The Golden State celebrates “California Biodiversity Day” on September 7, 2019. Home to the most diverse species and ecosystems in the U.S., California celebrates by encouraging actions to protect the natural variety that is part of the state’s enduring allure. The California … Continue reading →

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Video: Secretary Ross invites you to celebrate California Biodiversity Day on September 7

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

California’s tremendously varied natural and working lands make our state one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Please join CDFA and our partners at the California Natural Resources Agency in celebrating California Biodiversity Day on September 7, 2019. This annual … Continue reading →

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CDFA partnership with California Association of Resource Conservation Districts

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

From the Association’s monthly partner spotlight The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been an essential partner and supporter of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) and Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs). CDFA is a key funder and … Continue reading →

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