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USDA and EPA Launch U.S. Food Waste Challenge

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDAOC-7dd9fd The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the U.S. Food Waste Challenge, calling on others across the food chain—including producer groups, processors, manufacturers, retailers, communities, and other government agencies … Continue reading →

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Nibbling Encouraged Along the Sonoma-Marin Cheese Trail – from the Los Angeles Times

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

As you drive north of San Francisco into Marin and Sonoma counties, the countryside begins to unfold before you. Green pastures, oak and chaparral-covered hillsides and small canyons of redwood trees reveal themselves. Red-tailed hawks and osprey fly overhead, deer … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – “Blossom Buddies,” part one

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Blossom Buddies” – part one of a two-part story on honey bees.  

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Growing California video series wins two Telly Awards

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

The Growing California video series, a partnership betweeen CDFA and California Grown produced in association with California State University, Sacramento, has been recognized with two 2013 Telly Awards, a video competition now in its 34th year. The two segments that won, … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – “Wheel Food”

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Wheel Food,” a story about local food trucks and their efforts to source produce directly from farms.

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“Foodies” spark reawakening of Grange in California – from the Sacramento Bee

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/23/5441877/foodies-spark-reawakening-of-grange.html From exclusive Marin to tony Malibu, young food activists are sparking the renaissance of an old fraternal order – the California Grange. The state Grange still abides by its symbolic Civil War-era ceremonies, but in its modern-day role, it’s … Continue reading →

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California Strawberry Commission Scholarship Program for Children of Farm Workers

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10707614.htm The California Strawberry Commission is awarding a record number of annual scholarships this year to the children of strawberry farm workers who are pursuing their dreams though higher education. From throughout the state’s strawberry growing regions, 234 students – high … Continue reading →

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News Release – California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Opportunities for New Farmers and Ranchers at Next Meeting

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-013 The California Department of Food and Agriculture will discuss opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on June 4th in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Department of … Continue reading →

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Growing California Video Series – “Apple Hill”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Apple Hill,” a feature on the agritourism draw to El Dorado County each fall for apple season.

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Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Streamline Approvals for Water Transfers to Protect California’s Farms

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=18048 SACRAMENTO – With near record-low precipitation in California this year, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today (May 20) issued an Executive Order to streamline approvals for voluntary water transfers to assist California’s agricultural industry. “Agriculture is vital to the … Continue reading →

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