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Impacts of climate change in California significant and increasingly stark

From Cal-EPA From record temperatures to proliferating wildfires and rising seas, California is already feeling the significant and growing effects of climate change, according to a new report  that tracks 36 indicators of climate change and its impacts on the state. … Continue reading

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CDFA and partner agencies to host public workshop on natural and working lands implementation plan

CDFA, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and the Strategic Growth Council are jointly hosting a public workshop to discuss and receive input on the development of the Natural and Working … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross on Public Service Recognition Week, May 6-12, 2018

More information about Public Service Recognition Week

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California returns to position as world’s fifth largest economy – from NBC Bay Area

By Jonathan J. Cooper California’s economy has surpassed that of the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth largest, according to new federal data made public Friday. California’s gross domestic product rose by $127 billion from 2016 to 2017, surpassing … Continue reading

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Video – Spring brings reintroduction of certified farmers’ markets to California

With spring progressing a number of California’s seasonal certified farmers’ markets are returning to their communities. This encore presentation from CDFA’s award-winning Growing California video series shows the strong local appeal of farmers’ markets.

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CDFA ‘tumbleweed tracker’ helps in state efforts to control widespread nuisance – From NPR

By Gabriela Quiros Tumbleweeds might be the iconic props of classic Westerns. But in real life, they’re not only a noxious weed, but one that moves around. As they roll and bounce, pushed by gusts of wind, they can overwhelm entire … Continue reading

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FARMER program to help farmers upgrade equipment, reduce pollution

Note: Funded by Cap-and-Trade dollars, California Climate Investments continue to support the creation of programs that reduce greenhouse gases on agricultural operations. Alongside several programs offered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, sisters agencies like the California Energy Commission … Continue reading

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Public-Private Partnership Creates @the Grounds in Placer County

The invitation for the ‘Grand Reveal’ this morning in Roseville promised: “See what happens when you take 60 acres, stir in $10 million, and toss for 304 days!”  I was happy to make the drive to Placer County to learn … Continue reading

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FAO calls for bioeconomy that leaves no one behind – from Morning Ag Clips

BERLIN — If done right, in particular with and for family farmers, bioeconomy can help efforts to tackle pressing global problems such as hunger, poverty and climate change. This was the message FAO Deputy Director-General Climate and Natural Resources, Maria Helena … Continue reading

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Final deadline approaching for Census of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding farmers and ranchers that the window is closing on the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. To date, NASS has received more than 1.5 … Continue reading

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