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California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross delivered the opening keynote address at the 16th World Processing Tomato Congress, held in Monterey, California. The biennial World Processing Tomato Congress brought together more than 400 delegates from over … Continue reading →

June 6-14 is California Invasive Species Action Week! Today, we’re talking about an invasive, parasitic plant called broomrape. Like so many others, it is a threat not just to agricultural crops like tomatoes, cauliflower, peppers and beans, but also to … Continue reading →

This California Invasive Species Action Week 2026, California residents are being urged to act against invasive pests that threaten our state’s natural resources. From the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) to invasive fruit fly species, there are several invasive pests that … Continue reading →

Today, we celebrate one of California’s iconic crops and the people who make it possible. California leads the nation in olive production, thanks to its favorable climate, fertile growing regions, and the hard work of dedicated growers and farmworkers. A … Continue reading →

As we recognize the International Day for Biological Diversity, we’d like to highlight how our Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability is supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators through its Pollinator Habitat Program and its participation in the California Multi-Agency … Continue reading →

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was recognized today by the California Association of Food Banks as a 2026 Anti-Hunger Champion during the organization’s Food ACCESS Conference luncheon in Sacramento. Secretary Ross received the Anti-Hunger Champion Award … Continue reading →

California leads the nation in strawberry production, harvesting 2.77 billion pounds valued at $3.68 billion. From coastal fields to tables across the United States, California strawberries are delicious and nutritious! Join us in celebrating the growers, farmworkers, and communities behind … Continue reading →

By Karen Ross, CDFA Secretary “Thanks for everything you do.” I’ve said those words to my CDFA colleagues and coworkers so many times over the past 16 years, in meeting rooms and at Ag Day and at holiday parties, in … Continue reading →

Here in California, our farmers and producers are deeply committed to sustainable agriculture. More than 98% of California farms are family-owned, and conserving resources while caring for the land ensures that it remains productive for generations to come.  Throughout April, … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever been to Ag Day at the State Capitol, you’ve seen the remarkable range of people and organizations either directly representing the farmers and ranchers, or in a variety of ways supporting what the agricultural community does. California … Continue reading →