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Bloomberg Businessweek – The Global Obesity Bomb

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-04/the-global-obesity-bomb?r=most%20popular New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in the headlines last week for his proposal to ban soft drink servings over 16 ounces. It’s the latest front of his war against obesity, which kills 5,000 residents in the city each … Continue reading →

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Sacramento Bee – Two organic certifying agencies plan merger to become nation’s largest

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/29/4521806/two-organic-certifying-agencies.html California Certified Organic Farmers and Oregon Tilth, two of the nation’s largest third-party organic certification agencies, are joining forces in hopes of raising the visibility and consolidating the clout of West Coast organic farming. A merger was approved by … Continue reading →

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World Metrology Day 2012 Honors the “Weight of the World”

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

First things first: this blog post is about metrology, not meteorology. Meteorology is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere and weather. Metrology is the science of measurement. Both are important sciences that impact our everyday lives, but in different ways. A little … Continue reading →

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Still the People’s Agency 150 Years Later – Happy Birthday, USDA!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

For producers and consumers of food, this is a sesquicentennial like no other. Two weeks ago, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Morrill Act, the single piece of legislation that laid the foundation for the modern … Continue reading →

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Save Our Citrus – CDFA Protects Against Threat of Huanglongbing

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA has produced a video showing efforts to protect against the fatal citrus disease huanglongbing, or citrus greening, following its detection in Los Angeles County:

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“California Grown” Offers Tips for Keeping Mother’s Day Flowers at Their Blooming Best

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

From California Grown and PR Newswire: Mother’s Day is right around the corner and the time is right to celebrate mom by delighting her with fresh cut flowers from California. “California Grown” offers the following tips for keeping her flowers … Continue reading →

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Huge Almond Crop Projected

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

From the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California office: The initial subjective forecast for the 2012 California almond production is 2.00 billion pounds. This is 1.5 percent below last year’s record production of 2.03 billion pounds. Yield, forecasted at 2,560 … Continue reading →

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CDFA teams-up with University of California to promote specialty crops at fairs this summer

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

Come to the fair this summer! The University of California Small Farm Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of Fairs and Expositions are teaming up to connect fruit, vegetable, nut, and flower farmers with county … Continue reading →

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Opinion piece – Why I Choose to Eat Meat

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/05/05/why-choose-to-eat-meat/#ixzz1uCFhAAUb I am a fifth generation California cattleman, with my sons and daughter actively involved in the ranch. I guess some would classify me as an animal killer because we grow cattle to produce beef. And I know non-ranchers struggle … Continue reading →

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May 5 – Citrus de Mayo

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is joining the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in encouraging Californians to make the annual May 5 festivities a “Citrus de Mayo” affair by celebrating citrus’ role in the day’s food and culture—while also raising awareness … Continue reading →

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