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By Jeanette E. Warnert, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources The ecosystem services of landscapes in California are essential to the state’s future, but many people take them for granted. In addition to direct economic outputs, working landscapes – farms, rangelands, … Continue reading →

World Soil Day (today, Dec 5) was designated by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) to recognize the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system, and as a vital contributor to human life through its … Continue reading →

Fresno-area farmer Marvin Meyers, who served on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture during the administrations of governors Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown, has passed away at age 85. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: “Marvin Meyers was … Continue reading →

Healthy soils mean more food, including notable increases in yields for farmers using soil management practices, according to USDA case studies. That’s critical as agriculture looks to feed an expected world population of more than 9 billion by 2050! www.cdfa.ca.gov/healthysoilsweek … Continue reading →

CDFA has introduced a webpage to promote Healthy Soils Week, starting today and extending through Friday, December 6. CDFA has joined with several partner agencies and non-governmental organizations to promote awareness about the importance of soil health to fight climate … Continue reading →

CDFA has introduced a webpage to promote the week-long Healthy Soils Week, December 2-6, 2019. CDFA, several partner agencies, and non-governmental organizations have joined forces to promote awareness about the importance of soil health to fight climate change, enhance food … Continue reading →