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CDFA Awards $2 Million to Support Biologically Integrated Farming Systems

CDFA’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) is pleased to announce funding awards for two new projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. These awards will help California growers address the many ongoing and costly pest-associated … Continue reading →

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How 30 Years of Prevention Cut California Medfly Infestations by Over 90%

Celebrating Three Decades of CDFA’s Medfly Preventive Release Program This year marks the 30th anniversary of California’s Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) Preventive Release Program (PRP), a landmark pest prevention effort that helps protect agriculture, natural resources and urban food production … Continue reading →

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