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Ag Day tomorrow at State Capitol!

The annual celebration of Ag Day is tomorrow! The State Capitol grounds will come alive with fresh food, farm animals, and entertainment. This year’s theme is “Next-Gen Tools, Talent, and Tech,” a look towards embracing the opportunities ahead for California … Continue reading

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Women’s History Month spotlight — Dr. Annette Jones

As CDFA continues to honor Women’s History Month, here is a video profile of Dr. Annette Jones — the first-ever woman in the roles of California State Veterinarian and director of the division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services. … Continue reading

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CDFA program offering grants to help farms sell healthy foods to school districts — from Ag Alert

Link to story in Ag Alert To advance farm-to-school projects statewide, CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork announced it is accepting applications for up to $52.8 million in grant funding. The deadline to apply for the 2023-24 California Farm to … Continue reading

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Ag Day next Tuesday at State Capitol!

Next Tuesday, March 19, The State Capitol grounds will come alive with fresh food, farm animals, and entertainment at the annual Ag Day celebration. This year, CDFA and its partners are thrilled to highlight the “Next-Gen Tools, Talent, and Tech” … Continue reading

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Celebrating Women in Agriculture on International Women’s Day 2024

On International Women’s Day (today, March 8), CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recognizes the vital role that women play in agriculture. Women are centrally connected to farming and ranching every step of the way and have a long tradition in that … Continue reading

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National Weights and Measures Week — CDFA’s groundbreaking work to facilitate the electric vehicle charging network

This is National Weights and Measures Week (March 1-7), and CDFA is marking the occasion by highlighting recent groundbreaking work to help extend California’s electric vehicle charging network. The work addresses a major challenge faced by EV owners — a … Continue reading

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Celebrating Women’s History Month — Women in farming in California

March is Women’s History Month! CDFA celebrates the substantial contributions of women in agriculture, including marketing, land use, crop production, record keeping, financial management, and engagement in policy. Women are centrally connected to agriculture every step of the way. Did … Continue reading

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Black History Month Spotlight: Ujamaa Farmer Collective

As we conclude the celebration of Black History Month (Feb 1 – Mar 1), CDFA recognizes the Ujamaa Farmer Collective of Yolo County, which recently acquired 22 acres in Woodland. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross toured the property and visited with … Continue reading

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Black History Month Spotlight: African American Farmers of California

In the Fresno area lies a legacy of determination and farming rooted in the African American community. The African American Farmers of California is helping to preserve the rich tradition of Black farmers for future generations. The organization received a … Continue reading

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California Joins White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

State’s commitment to expanding healthy food access includes universal school meals for public school students and the California Farm to School program WASHINGTON – Building on California’s innovative initiatives to combat food insecurity, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and … Continue reading

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