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Recent Posts
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- CDFA Animal Blood Bank Program Inspires Guidelines Abroad
- One in nine jobs; new report reveals massive economic footprint of Fresno County farms — from the Business Journal
- Trade mission to Mexico concludes — important opportunities to connect on trade issues as well as New World Screwworm
- CDFA joins USDA trade mission to Mexico
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- Micah on Secretary Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture — from AgNet West
- CA agriculture value surpasses $60B | Western Livestock Journal on Value of California Ag production tops $60 billion for first time
- Kathy de Contreras on CDFA IT department honored at “Best of California” awards
- El costo económico de las deportaciones masivas ya es visible en California - Espanol News on Nine California Counties Make Top-10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
- Deportations are taking a toll on California’s economy – and have only just begun – The News Beyond Detroit on Nine California Counties Make Top-10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
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CA Grown floats shine at Tournament of Roses
I was honored and very pleased to be asked back to officiate the California Grown certification ceremonies for flowers on floats in this year’s Rose Parade. You can’t help but get caught-up in the festive energy in Pasadena, and the … Continue reading
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Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. … Continue reading
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Video – CDFA and LA County team with California Conservation Corps in Medfly program
As CDFA continues its work to eradicate a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation in Los Angeles County, in cooperation with the the county agricultural commissioner’s office, the agencies are teaming up with the California Conservation Corps (CCC) for assistance with … Continue reading
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Secretary Ross congratulates CDFA’s John Lee on his retirement – public service career spanned five decades
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CDFA spirit of giving on display throughout agency
Each year CDFA offices around California participate in charitable drives for a variety of causes, centered around holiday displays in common areas. This week Secretary Karen Ross paid her traditional visit to locations in the Sacramento-area to wish employees happy … Continue reading
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An edible solution to extend produce’s shelf life – from the New York Times
By Stephanie Strom What if a Florida tomato could be left on the vine long enough to turn red and fully develop its flavor — and still be ripe and juicy when it arrived at a grocery store in New … Continue reading
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USDA revises guidance on date labeling to reduce waste
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing updated information on food product labeling, including new guidance aimed at reducing food waste through encouraging food manufacturers and retailers that apply product dating to use … Continue reading
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Learn about the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) grant process
Note – FREP funds and facilitates research to advance the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials. CDFA issued a news release today about the latest FREP grant cycle. A FREP request for proposals (RFP) is … Continue reading
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Beware: it’s “skimmer” fraud season
Credit card crime happens all year long – but right now, when holiday travel and transactions are on the upswing, credit criminals are at their busiest. It’s a good time to learn what we’re doing to protect your credit/debit transactions … Continue reading
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Detector Dog Teams among recipients as California allocated nearly $12 million in USDA spending plan for plants, pests and diseases
California state government as well as academia and non-profit agencies have been allocated a total of $11,938,300 in the USDA spending plan to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture and the environment, as … Continue reading
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