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CDFA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Gerardo Pérez’s Experience with Farmers’ Markets

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Every day, California’s farmers and farmworkers help bring nutritious, fresh food to our tables—and Hispanic farmers are an important part of that story. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture celebrates the many Hispanic farmers and … Continue reading →

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Alyssa Burkart Gonzales values representing family farms on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of a member of the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. Alyssa Burkart GonzalesBurkart Organics … Continue reading →

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Healing Harvest: Growing wellness, connection, opportunity through farm to school

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

At San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) in San Diego County, farm to school is about more than what is served on the lunch tray. Through the district’s 2023-24 CA Farm to School Incubator Grant project called “Healing Harvest,” all … Continue reading →

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California Organic Products Advisory Committee Co-Chair Erin Raser takes pride in ensuring organic voices are heard

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of co-chair of the California Organic Products Advisory Committee (COPAC). Erin RaserDirector of Operations … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee member Jaclyn Allen works to fight hunger and cultivate community

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of a member of the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. Jaclyn AllenThe Hen’s Roost, … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Month — Javier Zamora’s Journey from Farmworker to Farm Owner

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is proud to partner with California Grown during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) to highlight the stories of Latino and Hispanic farmers who help feed our state and nation. Through this collaboration, we’re celebrating the … Continue reading →

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CDFA Promotes Nutrition and Farmers’ Markets at Senior Rally Day at the Capitol

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Seniors from all over California traveled to the State Capitol this week for Senior Rally Day, an annual gathering led by the Seniors Count Coalition. CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration was there to spread the word about the Senior Farmers’ … Continue reading →

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Governor Brown approves bill that could improve food access for needy families – from the San José Mercury News

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

  By Annie Sciacca California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved a bill that could boost a program increasing access to healthy food for low-income families through farmers’ markets that has already grown considerably in the Bay Area. The governor has … Continue reading →

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GMO Testing Pilot Project to ensure compliance with National Organic Program

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Jenny Lester Moffitt, Deputy Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture It has been said that “California is the capital of organic.” The strength of that statement is a … Continue reading →

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Food hubs a valuable tool for farmers and consumers – from the Sacramento Bee

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee When employees at technology giant Oracle sit down to lunch, they often eat produce grown in Yolo County’s Capay Valley. The fruits and veggies come from the Capay Valley Farm Shop, which buys from more … Continue reading →

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