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Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee member Jaclyn Allen works to fight hunger and cultivate community

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of a member of the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. Jaclyn AllenThe Hen’s Roost, … Continue reading →

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CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in … Continue reading →

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Farmer Isabel Rosas Garcia: growing produce and community in the Salinas Valley

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Whether you’re celebrating March as Women’s History Month, National Celery Month, or International Year of the Woman Farmer — produce grower Isabel Rosas Garcia has an impact that reaches far beyond the field. In fact, her work as a farmer, … Continue reading →

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