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National Farmers Market Week (August 2–8, 2026) is an opportunity to celebrate the farmers, farmworkers and communities that make California’s Certified Farmers’ Markets such an important part of the state’s agricultural landscape. To mark the occasion, the California Department of … Continue reading →

Devon Keeler has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications and External Affairs at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Keeler joins the department from the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, bringing with her a breadth of experience … Continue reading →

Today, we celebrate National Watermelon Day and recognize the California farmers, farmworkers, and agricultural communities whose hard work helps bring one of summer’s most refreshing fruits to our tables. California continues to be a major producer of watermelons, harvesting 514 … Continue reading →

National Ice Cream Day – July 19 California is the nation’s leading ice cream producer, producing approximately 75 million gallons of regular ice cream and 31 million gallons of low-fat ice cream each year. Behind every scoop is the hard … Continue reading →

National Cherry Day – July 16 Sweet, vibrant and a favorite summertime treat, cherries are a delicious reminder of the dedication and hard work behind California’s diverse agricultural landscape. This National Cherry Day, we’re celebrating the growers, farmers, farmworkers and … Continue reading →

July 8 is National Blueberry Day, and California has a lot to celebrate. In 2025, the Golden State harvested 81.47 million pounds of blueberries, which is a remarkable milestone that reflects the hard work, care, and dedication of growers, harvesters, … Continue reading →